Corrections Transition Specialist

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections

Corrections Services

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

Baton Rouge LA

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 of this position 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 to offer rehabilitation programs to offenders in the assigned jail or jails. The Corrections Transition Specialist Is responsible for coordinating the process of providing transitional assistance services among staff from the assigned jail(or Jails) other local Jails offering reentry programs for state offenders corrections institutions the offender and the community. The Department currently houses approximately 20000 state offenders in local jails throughout the state. Approximately 11000 of the 17000 offenders released each year are released from local Jails.

This position will be primarily domiciled at the Claiborne Parish Detention Center in Homer LA.It requires some travel between Claiborne Union and Lincoln Parish Detention Centers.

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.

• Provides rehabilitative and reentry program Instruction to state offenders in the assigned local jail (or jails). The programs offered should be based upon the needs of the offender population served should be evidence-based and Department approved and should be designed to reduce recidivism risk of participants.
• Ensures that program completion data Is entered into the Departments data system In a timely manner and that applications for Certified Treatment and Rehabilitative Program credit are submitted for offenders In a timely manner.
• Conducts assessments and Interviews with state offenders in the assigned local Jail (or jails) to identify recidivism risk and criminogenic needs to be targeted. Formulates case plans for offenders to insure the offenders needs are met both pre- and post-release. Communicates with Probation and Parole in the development of case plans and provides an updated case/discharge plan to Probation and Parole to insure continuity of care and follow up on post-release referrals. Works closely with Sheriffs Wardens Clerks of Court and the courts to ensure that documentation for offenders needing initial Pre-Class calculation is collected in a timely manner so offenders can be made eligible for inclusion in reentry and transitional programs.

• Employee will work withSheriffs Wardens Clerks of Court and the courts.
• Employee will work forDPS&C/Adult Reentry Corrections Services Claiborne Parish.

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:

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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 acceptedin lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Megan Coco

Human Resources Department