Corrections Living Unit Supervisor

State of Vermont • Rutland, VT

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About The Position

Oversees living-unit operations within an adult correctional facility. Supervises and trains senior caseworkers and caseworkers in developing and implementing case plans, providing offender intervention programs, and coordinating inmate activities. Coordinates inmate selection and enrollment in work or education programs with Vermont Correctional Industries staff, work crew supervisors, risk- and need-reducing services, and educational personnel. Coordinates inmate transfers to and from the facility and may coordinate movement to the infirmary or hospitals for medical care.

Maintains working knowledge of complex systems, including ORAS, DVSIR, STATIC-99R, CVS, OMS, VANS, EPICS, and Odyssey. May serve as the facility’s Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Grievance Coordinator, and is responsible for adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Coordinates with external partners on court proceedings, may oversee inmate work-crew assignments, provides supportive supervision to subordinate staff, and coordinates outside services delivered by contractual providers. May conduct disciplinary or incident investigations and participates with the facility management team in reviewing overall facility operations. Performs related duties as required.

Work takes place within an adult correctional facility and involves considerable interaction with inmates, potentially dangerous situations, high-stress circumstances, and rapid decision-making. Applicants must meet the stated background-investigation and correctional employment screening requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least three years of professional-level human services casework experience, including at least one year in a correctional setting.
• Pass any background investigation applicable to the position, including criminal-record, DMV, and adult and child abuse registry checks as appropriate.
• Provide information required under Department of Corrections Prison Rape Elimination Act requirements; previous institutional employers may be contacted regarding substantiated sexual-abuse incidents or resignation during a pending investigation.
• Candidates with a felony conviction, or who were placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction within the past five years, must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections to be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of assigned living units within a correctional facility.
• Supervise and train senior caseworkers and caseworkers in developing and implementing case plans, providing intervention programs, and coordinating inmate activities.
• Coordinate inmate selection and enrollment in work and education programs with relevant correctional, work-crew, service, and educational personnel.
• Coordinate inmate transfers to and from the facility; may coordinate movement to the infirmary or hospitals for medical care.
• Maintain working knowledge of ORAS, DVSIR, STATIC-99R, CVS, OMS, VANS, EPICS, and Odyssey.
• May serve as the facility Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Grievance Coordinator.
• Ensure adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act.
• Coordinate with external partners relevant to court proceedings.
• May oversee inmate assignments to facility work crews.
• Provide supportive supervision to subordinate staff.
• Coordinate delivery of outside services by contractual providers.
• May conduct disciplinary or incident investigations.
• Participate with facility management team members in reviewing overall facility operations.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• 80% state-paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State-paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• State defined-benefit pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based wellness program.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED