Corrections Transition Specialist

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.

The incumbent serves as the Local Jail Corrections Transition Specialist for state offenders serving their sentence in an assigned local jail (or jails) and is charged with assessing offender risks and needs to insure proper placement of the offender and offer rehabilitation programs to offenders in the assigned jail(s).

This position is domiciled in Caldwell Parish and is supervised by the Program Consultant-Social Services domiciled in the Alexandria Probation & Parole Office.

Why work for DOC

• Culture:DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs creating a sense of community prioritizing internal promotional opportunities clear communication and professional development.
  • Growth:Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
  • Benefits:DOC offers a generous benefits package including; 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 etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

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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 bachelors 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.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
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.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Provide rehabilitative and reentry program instruction to state offenders in the assigned local jail or jails.

Formulate case plans for offenders to insure the offenders needs are met both pre- and post- release.

Participate in regular evaluations of local jail reentry programs to demonstrate program effectiveness and identify areas in need of improvement.

Work with a diverse well-oriented team of consultants who supervise Transition Specialists with extensive experience in their roles.

Will supervise Classified Foremen (other employees) and inmate tradesmen.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: JOB APPOINTMENT

• A job appointment is a temporary job lasting up to four years; however should a permanent position become available the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
• This position may also be filled as a probational appointment if a non-temporary position becomes available in the recruitment process.
• If filled by probation a permanent classified LA State employee if selected may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Other Important Information:

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment by answering YES to the PREA question.
• Any degree certificate special license or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24 hour facility.
  • Applicants may be required to work shift work
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process should you be selected.
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The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

Forfurtherinformation about this vacancy contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department