Correctional Recreation Leader

State of Indiana•Logansport, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Recreation Leader works as part of a team at an Indiana Department of Correction facility. During a 7.5-hour shift, the employee is responsible for the security of the recreation building and the safety of incarcerated individuals during recreation lines. The role implements daily recreational programs and may take on additional responsibilities communicated by the Recreation Coordinator. The position is at Logansport Juvenile Correctional Facility, a multi-level security facility in Logansport, Indiana, serving incarcerated males ages 12 to 21. The facility provides treatment and intake services, with programs supporting education, behavior management, individualized treatment, accountability, habilitation, and preparation for reintegration. The position may be used in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs. A degree is not required. The salary traditionally starts at $42,900 and may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of an institutional recreation program.
Specialized knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative program.
Specialized knowledge of the basic philosophy of recreation and individual and group behavior.
Ability to adapt procedures, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations.
Ability to supervise the activities of inmates.
Ability to effectively instruct subordinate staff and coordinate their work.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems.
Ability to maintain necessary records of programs and student evaluations.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Plan, initiate, organize, and conduct recreational activities in areas such as holiday activities, swimming, arts and crafts, and softball.
Work with individuals or small groups of inmates who are withdrawn or resistant to treatment.
Assist in directing recreation volunteers.
Recommend purchases of recreation equipment and repairs to damaged equipment.
Maintain records of programs and student evaluations.
Handle and report inmate disciplinary problems arising from recreational events.
Occasionally act as coordinator in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator.
Assist in instructing and coordinating the work of subordinates.
Maintain security of the recreation building and safety of incarcerated individuals during recreation lines.
Implement daily recreational programs during the shift.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match
Two fully funded pension plan options
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Paid community service leave
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
Paid holidays
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits
Eligibility as an employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free parking for most positions
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