Corrections Transition Specialist

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential. The Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women is seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Corrections Transition Specialist to support the successful reentry of incarcerated women into their communities. This role plays a critical part in reducing recidivism, strengthening family stability, and empowering individuals to build productive, self-sufficient lives after release.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in social services, corrections, psychology, counseling, nursing, teaching at the secondary level or above, or in the treatment/rehabilitation of offenders/inmates; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in social services, corrections, psychology, counseling, nursing, teaching at the secondary level or above, or in the treatment/rehabilitation of offenders/inmates; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three years of experience in social services, corrections, psychology, counseling, nursing, teaching at the secondary level or above, or in the treatment/rehabilitation of offenders/inmates; OR An advanced degree in a social science field, social work, nursing, or education plus two years of experience in social services, corrections, psychology, counseling, nursing, teaching at the secondary level or above, or in the treatment/rehabilitation of offenders/inmates.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct individualized assessments to identify needs related to housing, employment, education, behavioral health, family reunification, and community support.
• Develop and monitor personalized transition and reentry plans.
• Facilitate workshops and classes on life skills, job readiness, financial literacy, and community reintegration.
• Coordinate with community organizations, service providers, and state/local agencies to secure post-release support.
• Maintain accurate documentation and case records in accordance with departmental policies.
• Advocate for participants and help remove barriers to successful reintegration.
• Support a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed environment for all participants.

Benefits

• a defined benefit pension plan
• health insurance that is also available post-retirement
• at least 10 paid holidays
• sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
• paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
• a deferred compensation plan
• a flexible benefits plan
• alternate work schedules
• Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements

What This Job Offers

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