Interim PREA Regional Compliance Manager

State of Vermont • Waterbury, CT

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional PREA Compliance Manager positions involve supervisory work site to ensure PREA Compliance. Managers work with facilities to supervise compliance with the federal PREA Standards. Duties involve work to ensure department compliance with the federal PREA standards. This includes audit preparation, and training delivers to department staff and contractors as appropriate. Considerable knowledge of the federal PREA standards, knowledge and experience with correctional systems, conducting audits, conducting investigations, and training. Considerable organization skills and the ability to conduct audits and produce recommendations to ensure compliance to standards. This position reports to the PREA and Constituent Services Unit Director at Central Office. The positions will be located out of central office. The position will involve travel and will spend considerable time at their assigned facilities. Opportunities to telework when appropriate. There are two positions. Each position will be responsible for three assigned Corrections Facilities. The duties and geographic locations will be split accordingly. This position is based in a professional office setting but also works at all DOC work locations. Travel to field offices, correctional facilities, and other administrative offices. This position requires the incumbent to be exposed to extreme levels of vicarious and secondary trauma. Frequent exposure to cases involving rape, sexual misconduct, physical violence, and the trauma associated.

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent AND EITHER three (3) years or more of experience in a role assigned to work in a human service setting on a full-time basis OR three (3) 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, and a criminal background check will be performed prior to hire.
• 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.
• In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services, criminal justice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervise compliance with the federal PREA Standards
• Ensure department compliance with the federal PREA standards
• Audit preparation
• Training delivers to department staff and contractors as appropriate
• Conducting audits
• Conducting investigations
• Produce recommendations to ensure compliance to standards

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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