What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrections Re-Entry & Programs Coordinator position at Okaloosa County School System?
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Provides assistance with research and analysis of inmate data to create and implement various inmate welfare programs.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
Education, Training and Experience: Associates Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Statistics, or a closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible experience assisting with public program development, implementation, planning and research, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Requires a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute. Experience with Microsoft Word required. Excel software and Jail Management System experience preferred. Experience working for a public safety organization preferred. Industry related certifications preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license.
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements: Requires periodic walking and standing; requires the ability to operate modern office equipment, to include computers, copy machines, facsimiles and related peripherals. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force occasionally to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, work orders, logs, technical data, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others. Must be skilled in interviewing and counseling techniques. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical languages used within the parameters of the job.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of effective corrections management and common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret information.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, and figure percentages and decimals.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy in frequent contact with various professionals, inmates, county staff and the general public. Must be able to perform under moderate levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline and crisis intervention situations.
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Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess assisting with public program development, implementation, planning and research?
Please describe your progressively responsible experience assisting with public program development, implementation, planning and research (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Do you possess experience working for a public safety organization?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question please list the name of the organization, your job title(s) and briefly explain your job duties (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Please list any industry related certifications you possess (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Can you type at least 35 correct words per minute?
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
Do you possess Jail Management System experience?
Do you possess a valid driver license?
Provides assistance with research and analysis of inmate data to create and implement various inmate welfare programs.
EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Coordinates with assigned correctional staff in developing, compiling, and analyzing information related to inmate programs.
- Develops and manages programs for inmates, including but not limited to correctional industries, education, and substance abuse.
- Monitors treatment and rehabilitative programs administered in-house or by local community organizations.
- Advises inmates of programs and resources beneficial to their occupational and/or psychological well-being.
- Develops inmate transition plans.
- Trains sponsors in security requirements, monitors security compliance, coordinates program requirements with facility, and establishes inmate participation criteria.
- Facilitates interagency coordination and communication on inmate programs and statistical data.
- Assists with policy updates, implementation, and maintaining compliance in accordance with Florida Model Jail Standards and Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission.
- Prepares inmate population growth projections for budgetary impact and capital development plans.
- Coordinates the development of recommendations to courts regarding inmates.
- Coordinates non-traditional inmate visits and maintains visitation schedules.
- Evaluates jail programs seeking to reduce the jail population and/or recidivism.
- Researches and pursues grants.
- Assists with commissary program.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education, Training and Experience: Associates Degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Statistics, or a closely related field; supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible experience assisting with public program development, implementation, planning and research, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. Requires a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute. Experience with Microsoft Word required. Excel software and Jail Management System experience preferred. Experience working for a public safety organization preferred. Industry related certifications preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Requires a valid driver license.
Other Requirements
Physical Requirements: Requires periodic walking and standing; requires the ability to operate modern office equipment, to include computers, copy machines, facsimiles and related peripherals. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force occasionally to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work.
Language Ability: Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information; requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, work orders, logs, technical data, etc. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar. Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others. Must be skilled in interviewing and counseling techniques. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical languages used within the parameters of the job.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of effective corrections management and common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in or from standardized situations; to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret information.
Numerical Aptitude: Must be able to add and subtract totals, multiply and divide, and figure percentages and decimals.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy in frequent contact with various professionals, inmates, county staff and the general public. Must be able to perform under moderate levels of stress when confronted with an emergency or tight deadline and crisis intervention situations.
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Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
- No formal education completed, but I have relevant experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or above
- None of the above
If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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How many years of progressively responsible experience do you possess assisting with public program development, implementation, planning and research?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- At least 2 years but less than 4 years
- At least 4 years but less than 6 years
- At least 6 years but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
Please describe your progressively responsible experience assisting with public program development, implementation, planning and research (if none, please enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Do you possess experience working for a public safety organization?
- Yes
- No
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question please list the name of the organization, your job title(s) and briefly explain your job duties (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Please list any industry related certifications you possess (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Can you type at least 35 correct words per minute?
- Yes
- No
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?
- None
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Do you possess Jail Management System experience?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a valid driver license?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question