Corrections Program Coordinator-A (Classification

The function of the Programs Coordinator is to identify the interests, abilities and needs of prisoners as it relates to various work assignments and programming offered by the correctional facility. One of the primary responsibilities of this position is to provide a means of entrance into various programming which include academic schooling, vocational counseling, employment and psychological services. Other functions include but are not limited to: reclassification of prisoners for work and/or school, new prisoner orientation, Security Classification, media team, MSI interview Committee, Policy and Procedure Review Committee, working with and processing itineraries through the computerized Offender Callout Management System.

Employee works inside the secure perimeter of a multi-level correctional facility. This position is the recognized resource for the east side of the Chippewa Correctional Facility.

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Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, physical education or recreation, sociology, school social work, social work administration, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.

Three years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, or Parole/Probation Officer P11.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

Ethical Standards and Conduct (

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you do not need to fill out the form).

Some positions within this classification series may require individuals appointed to maintain Master Trainer certifications in designated evidence-based and prison-based Prisoner Reentry programs.

Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.

Position

Description:

Corrections Program Coordinator-A (Classification).

Classification Subclass - Prisoner Classification Program:
Coordinates prisoner initial classifications, reclassifications, and labor pool operations at a correctional facility.

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