Community Programs Coordinator Mountain View Correctional Facility, Charleston.

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MDOC is destigmatizing corrections for the betterment of all Maine communities. Through the Maine Model of Corrections we promote the safety of our staff and residents while reducing barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We facilitate restorative justice practices that equip justice-involved residents and clients with the skills they need to become contributing members of society upon release including treatment education and job training.

Mountain View Correctional Facility is seeking a professional to oversee community services for our residents. The role involves organizing directing and coordinating these programs with a focus on leveraging community resources for program development. This position works to collect data assessing information and providing recommendations on work release and furlough position will work with community based services programmings and establishing relationships with potential community resource providers.

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:(These are required to successfully perform the work assigned).

• Knowledge of the state laws rules and regulations governing probation work release and furlough programs.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques associated with the rehabilitation of prisoners confined to a penal institution.
• Knowledge of Department policies and procedures governing probation work release and furlough programs.
• Knowledge of resources available in community.
• Ability to develop community resources and assess their impact and potential use.
• Ability to review and analyze a variety of personal data and make recommendations for future actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (Entry level knowledges skills and/or abilities may be acquired through BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO the following coursework/training and/or experience).

-A bachelors degree in criminal justice Public or Business Administration one of the behavioral or social sciences or closely related field and two (2) years experience in corrections or closely related field. Experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None

BENEFITS

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveVacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($9893.52-$11057.52 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find thepremium costsfor you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information aboutprogram requirements.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes19.63%of payto the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information visit theFederal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in aMaineSaves457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn aboutadditional wellness benefitsfor State employees from theOffice of Employee Health and Wellness.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Theres a job and then theres purposeful transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn grow and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics. If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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