Community Access & Detention Coordinator

TX-Waco Bureau of Prisons - Waco, TX 76703

Salary Range: $16.89 - $21.11 Hourly

Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Job Shift:
Day

Education Level:
Associate Degree

Travel Percentage :
Greater than 50%

Category:
Corrections

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Once ready for home detention program,informsfamily and inmate of rules and regulations for programs;makesemployment site visits andweekly home visitstomonitorcompliance with program.

• Assists clients identified as eligible for the Home Detention program with release planning and required documents ina timely fashion to ensure approval of the placement in advance of theanticipatedplacement date.

• Coordinates the Job Search/Job Approval documents for a change in employment after placement in the Home Detention program, if needed; ensures current work and/or appointment schedules are in the Home Detention logbook, making revisions as needed.

• Conducts bi-weekly progress reviews of Home Detention participants and documents same.

• Conducts home and work visits to all Home Detention participants on a weekly schedule, unless authorized in writing from theCCM for reduction in visits; prepares proper request forms for reduction in visits for the Director to approve andsubmitto the CCM for final approval.

• Monitors accountability calls and required visits to the RRC facility by Home Detention participants; reviews and copies for the resident files all monthly phone bills for those on Home Detention and residents eligible for Level 4 weekend passes.

• Schedules and monitors UA’s and alcohol testing for all Home Detention participants in coordination with Residential Aide.

• Ability to meet attendance requirements.

• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English languageeffectively.

• Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.

• Ability tooperatevarious general office equipment including a telephone,computer, and adding machine.

• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.

• Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.

• Duties are usually performedseated.
  
  Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

• Limited amount of physical effortrequiredassociated with walking, standing,lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

• Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like with the exception of home visits.

• Paid Time Off

• Affordable Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Available

• Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match

• Employer Paid Basic Term Life Insurance

• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

• Employer Paid Parental Leave

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance Plansand more!

Associate’s degree or other two-year college or technical school degree in behavior science, counseling, social services, or a related field,

AND

One year experience performingsocial servicesassistance,

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within establishedtimeframe)

Valid State Drivers License

Equal Opportunity

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