Corrections Training Instructor/Coord I
About The Position
The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice is a multi-faceted agency that serves juveniles of the Commonwealth. While striving to hold youth accountable for their actions, the Department creates opportunities for sentenced, committed, probated, or detained youth to develop social and career skills that will equip them for re-entry into their communities as productive and responsible citizens. The Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks to serve youth in the least restrictive, appropriate placement possible. We aspire to be a premier team of professionals committed to providing life-changing services resulting in the positive transformation of children, families, and communities. This is a highly responsible position in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The employee is expected to perform all duties to the best of their ability, act in a responsible manner at all times, demonstrate leadership qualities, and treat all staff, youth, and persons with respect. This is a demanding position that requires maturity, reliability, and self-discipline. Career growth and advancement are encouraged through training and mentoring opportunities.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
- Must have two years of experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections and, or, education.
- Graduate study in corrections, justice administration, or law will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Experience in corrections will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Responsibilities
- Provides research, curriculum development and instruction in correctional security, treatment, legal issues, operations, health and safety areas and other related areas.
- Conducts research and develops instructional materials, lesson plans and other curriculum for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) training.
- Plans and organizes training events for DJJ staff.
- Provides input into the development of the annual training plans in facilities, calendars and other training documents.
- Provides in-service training and academy training.
- Submits training and progress reports and provides feedback regarding staff training performance.
- Completes all related documentation as required.
- Certification will be required and maintained for multiple training courses - this includes behavior management techniques that covers staff self-protection and physical restraint.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
