Corrections Program Coordinator -P11

Job Description

Mission of the Michigan Offender Success Model is to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services, supervision, and opportunities designed with each offender and delivered through state and regional collaboration. The goal is to obtain employment and self‑sufficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate evidence‑based programming in a correctional setting and become a content expert in cognitive prisoner programming (e.g., Violence Prevention, Batterer Intervention, Thinking for a Change).
• Attend necessary trainings to master facilitation techniques.
• Coordinate and implement all training curricula to build prisoner skills and knowledge.
• Identify risks and needs of each prisoner to reduce crime and recidivism while promoting intrinsic change.
• Incorporate Collaborative Case Management and Motivational Interviewing techniques into all interactions.
• Hold offenders accountable using evidence‑based practices and a strength‑based approach.
• Provide offenders with opportunities that lead to long‑term self‑sufficiency and an end to criminal behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields or comparable experience: criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling, guidance, child development, physical education, sociology, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.

• Corrections Program Coordinator 9: No specific type or amount required.
• Corrections Program Coordinator 10: One year of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 9, Prison Counselor 9, or Parole/Probation Officer 9.
• Corrections Program Coordinator P11: Two years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 10, Prison Counselor 10, or Parole/Probation Officer 10.
• Alternate Education and Experience – Corrections Program Coordinator 9: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections experience.
• Other Levels: High school completion plus years of experience in various assistant or supervisory roles as described in the original posting.

• Employees must meet high ethical standards; all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these standards.
• All employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest.
• The Department of Corrections may screen out applicants convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
• Applicants convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible until satisfactory completion of any sentence, parole, or probation.
• Some positions may require maintaining Master Trainer certifications in designated evidence‑based and prison‑based reentry programs.
• Positions are subject to pre‑appointment and random drug and alcohol testing.

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Life‑insurance benefit of two times annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with automatic state contribution and matching.
• Paid vacation and sick leave: 15–35 personal days, 13 sick days, and an additional day for community service or school functions.
• Paid parental leave: 12 weeks after birth or adoption.
• Paid holidays: 13–14 days including major national holidays.
• Annual longevity bonuses and potential recruitment or performance bonuses.
• Military pay differential and seniority credits for service members.
• Tax‑advantaged programs: 401(k), 457, FSA, HSA, QTFB.
• Student loan forgiveness options through Department of Education programs.
• Tuition reduction and reimbursement for educational and training programs (up to $2,000 per year).
• Flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options.

Position is located in Michigan. For reasonable accommodations, contact the hiring agency. Updated: 2/28/24.