Community Corrections Program Monitor

Join to apply for the Community Corrections Program Monitor role at State of Iowa - Executive Branch
.

Job posted 1 day ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

• Facilitates cognitive behavioral programming groups as identified by the needs of the judicial district. Teach class in adherence with approved curriculum.
• Enhance group facilitation through observation, coaching, feedback and follow-up. Maintain established classroom decorum in both in-person and virtual settings and enforce the rules.
• Utilize and deliver Core Correctional Practices, skill building exercises, and cognitive behavioral programming as appropriate to encourage desistence from criminal activity/thinking and to support case planning objectives. Supports inclusion and diversity in all dealings with clients, employees and community members.
• Provide intake and orientation to clients who participate in groups.
• Assist with the development of interventions, primarily cognitive behavioral programming, to serve client needs. Review homework and provide feedback.
• Conduct one on one sessions with clients as needed.
• Ensure group session integrity and organization to carry out the program mission and meet expectations of the Evidence Based Curriculum.
• Maintain and uphold attendance record/ICON entry for group attendance/records/interventions.
• Data entry and documentation are essential.
• Monitor attendance and participation of participants.
• Collect class fees if applicable.

40 hours per week; some late nights, weekends, and travel required as needed to fulfill work duties.

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Organization and attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate
• Non-judgmental
• Positive attitude

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s degree in any field, and experience equal to one year of full-time work in human services, criminal justice, or corrections.
• A total of three years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
• Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes six months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1 or Residential Officer Senior.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industries:
  Government Administration