Transition Coordinator, Program Analyst 2, Limited Duration/Job Rotation for ODOC and OCE Employees only (Portland)

State of Oregon

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Transition Coordinator, Program Analyst 2, Limited Duration/Job Rotation for ODOC and OCE Employees only (Portland) Columbia River Correctional Institution Oregon Department of Corrections This position is a limited duration position for external candidates anticipated to last 6 months, though, may be extended or decreased due to business need. For this rotation, internal candidates must be regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections or Oregon Corrections Enterprises, with their current manager’s approval. This position is located onsite at the Columbia River Correctional Institution in Portland, Oregon. About the Job-Your Role Your primary duties will be to direct, manage, and coordinate all activities for the transition programs located at the Institution. You will manage the implementation of new program components, identify and solve problems relating to the successful transition of adults in custody from institution to community, and create and implement program components consistent with sound corrections policy to enhance the adults in custody transition. Activities typically involve collaboration and coordination with other state agencies, private agencies, and local government. You will conduct needs assessment to determine what resources and services each adult in custody participating in the program will need. Deliver components of the curriculum such as employment, working with a parole officer (PO), family, financial management, etc. Facilitate group discussion. Record data, track participants, and participation details. Meet with release counselor and PO to discuss inmate progress and activities, identify special needs, and coordinate PO reach-in. Work with resource providers to create linkages to needed services. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years' experience coordinating or administering a program OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Effective communication skills
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work and identify the best people for the job.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Selecting and using training or instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things
Managing one's own work time and the time of others.
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior to accomplish program objectives.
Strong verbal and written skills
Expertise facilitating group dialogue and planning activities, and the ability to effectively communicate program goals.
Requires the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with the public, fellow workers, other governmental Jurisdictions, professionals, and representatives of special Interested groups.
It requires strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Group facilitation or instructional experience in a classroom setting(preferred)
Working directly with an AIC population (prior experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Direct, manage, and coordinate all activities for the transition programs located at the Institution.
Manage the implementation of new program components
Identify and solve problems relating to the successful transition of adults in custody from institution to community
Create and implement program components consistent with sound corrections policy to enhance the adults in custody transition.
Conduct needs assessment to determine what resources and services each adult in custody participating in the program will need.
Deliver components of the curriculum such as employment, working with a parole officer (PO), family, financial management, etc.
Facilitate group discussion.
Record data, track participants, and participation details.
Meet with release counselor and PO to discuss inmate progress and activities, identify special needs, and coordinate PO reach-in.
Work with resource providers to create linkages to needed services.