Corrections Services Specialist I

State of Vermont • Springfield, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corrections Service Specialist provide direct supervision of incarcerated individuals in a correctional facility. In this role, you'll help prepare for their future releaes back to the community when eligible. Corrections Service Specialist work closely with local probation offices, courts, law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to get services for incarcerated individuals. You will also make referrals for programming and classifications for incarcerated individuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• OR High school graduation or equivalent AND EITHER four (4) years or more of experience in a role assigned to work directly with a client population in a human services setting on a full-time basis OR four (4) years or more in a protective services or correctional setting.
• OR Two (2) years or more of college coursework in a human services or criminal justice field and EITHER two (2) years or more of experience in a role assigned to work directly with a client population in a human services setting on a full-time basis OR two (2) years or more in a protective services or correctional setting.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• A criminal background check will be performed prior to hire.
• Certain convictions can be disqualifying.
• Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.
• Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the delivery of casework, planning, and evaluation of offenders in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of incarcerated individuals in a correctional facility.
• Prepare incarcerated individuals for future release back to the community.
• Work closely with local probation offices, courts, law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to get services for incarcerated individuals.
• Make referrals for programming and classifications for incarcerated individuals.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• 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 Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level