Program Manager 1
About The Position
The Program Manager 1 at the Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, Iowa, serves as the Re-entry Coordinator. The position acts as a central liaison and coordinator to prepare incarcerated individuals for a smooth transition from institutional confinement back into the community. It streamlines post-release documentation, access to public benefits, connections to community resources, and inter-agency coordination to support continuity of care while allowing Correctional Counselors to focus on institutional treatment programming and their active caseloads. The Re-entry Coordinator is the primary contact for outside agencies, including DOT, HHS, Iowa Works, and the VA. New hires must successfully complete a three-week pre-service training program in Des Moines, Iowa, and a six-month probationary period, during which final job suitability is determined.
Requirements
- Meet at least one minimum qualification pathway: a four-year degree in any field and three years of full-time professional-level experience in program administration, program development, program operations, or management; seven years of qualifying education and/or full-time experience, with 30 semester hours of college coursework equaling one year of experience; the specified combination of professional-level experience, education, and graduate-level education or experience; graduation from the Iowa Certified Public Manager Program, which counts as one year of experience or education; or 30 months of current, continuous State executive-branch experience as a Program Planner, Management Analyst, or Program Assistant at any level.
- Successfully complete a three-week pre-service training program in Des Moines, Iowa, after hiring.
- Successfully complete a six-month probationary period.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate preparation of incarcerated individuals for transition from institutional confinement into the community.
- Streamline post-release documentation and access to public benefits.
- Connect individuals with community resources and coordinate with other agencies to support continuity of care.
- Serve as the primary contact for outside agencies, including DOT, HHS, Iowa Works, and the VA.
- Help allow Correctional Counselors to focus on institutional treatment programming and active caseloads.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with merit increases
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
