Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#220676

Agency Information:  

Kansas Department of Corrections

Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices. 

Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All. 

Our Beliefs: Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

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Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.

KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Position: PC II - Fidelity Specialist, Req.#220676

This position will be located at our Lansing Correctional Facility, in Leavenworth County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Starting Salary for this Position: $46,092.80/Annual ($22.16/Hr.)*

* Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

Employment Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:  

This position supports evidence-based programming and risk reduction services statewide by delivering training in all CBI curricula, including end-user, Training of Trainers, advanced practice, and Core Correctional Practices, as well as how to run effective groups, and specialty training for specialists; by coaching, modeling, observing and giving feedback; and by serving as a fidelity specialist throughout the system.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:  

This position supports evidence-based programming and risk reduction services statewide by performing the following tasks as directed by the supervisor: 

Deliver end-user and TOT training in all CBI curricula including advanced practice; provide booster and refresher courses, modeling, and giving feedback as needed to Program Providers. This includes be or become trained as a facilitator, trainer, and trainer of trainers in all CBI curricula used now or in the future by KDOC. Develop and deliver training in the use of Core Correctional Practices training during groups, providing boosters, refreshers, modeling, coaching and feedback in the use of those tools and skills as directed and needed. 

Develop, update, enhance, and deliver training to Program Providers on how to run an effective group, addressing all aspects of building and facilitating high quality groups. Observe groups for fidelity and quality, give feedback on groups, and coach and model well-run groups. When appropriate, especially with new providers, or when new CBI curricula are introduced, co-facilitate groups. 

Develop, update, enhance and deliver training to Program Providers, Program Leads, Program Managers, R3 Coordinators, Case Management & Reentry Administrators, and any others facilitating or supervising facilitators of programs, in fidelity strategies; in ways to enhance fidelity locally; in ways to spot-check fidelity; peer support fidelity; assess fidelity; refresh fidelity; and otherwise make fidelity a local mainstay in all CBI programming. This includes local activities, refreshers; boosters; regional activities of the same nature; statewide activities of the same nature; convenings; refresher trainings; tips; activities; communications; and any other strategies that builds capacity individually, locally by site, regionally and statewide for fidelity to be an integral part of the daily running of program groups and the language of staff facilitating or supervising programming. As part of this process, serve as Fidelity Coaches and Technical Assistance Providers to the sites including doing on site fidelity checks and coaching. 

Curricula Expert. Develop, update, enhance and deliver training for reentry specialists, principles that underpins risk reduction work; and that is tailored to the tasks of the specialists, including release planners, discharge planners, housing and job specialists, and any other, as directed by the supervisor, and in close coordination with the staff development and reentry teams. 

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. 

Substitution: Bachelor's degree in social work or other social science or counseling field.

Preferred Qualifications:  

Two years experience in offender CBT group work. 

Two years experience in training, coaching and giving feedback. 

Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based programming in corrections. 

Demonstrated knowledge of core correctional practices. 

Effective in working with a team and communicating.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:  Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check. 

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Alyssa Cabello

            Human Resources - Recruitment Manager

Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov 

Name: Daniel Cline

Human Resources - Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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• Tax Clearance Certificate
• College Transcripts (if applicable)
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

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• Cover Letter
• Resume

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required: Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance within 10 days following the offer of employment by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03.  A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

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Salary : $46,093