Corrections Transition Specialist

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

DIXON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTE

Jackson, 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.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Dixon Correctional Institute is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to serve as a Corrections Transition Specialist. The incumbent will coordinate the Corrections Organized for Reentry (CORe) Program for the institution, ensuring effective delivery of reentry services that support successful transition planning for incarcerated individuals. This position is responsible for facilitating program activities, collaborating with internal and external partners, and promoting evidence-based practices that enhance reentry outcomes and reduce recidivism.

• 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 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

• 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 bachelor’s 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.

• Coordinates all aspects of the Corrections Organized for Reentry (CORe) Program for the assigned institution.
• Facilitates assessments, case planning, and program placement to support successful transition and reentry for incarcerated individuals.
• Monitors participant progress and maintains accurate documentation related to reentry services and program…