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Correctional Program Specialist

Date Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Requisition ID: 448926

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Indiana Department of Correction (DOC):

We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism.

Role Overview:

The Indiana Department of Correction Parole Division is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Specialist to join our team. This position is a full-time role reporting directly to the SOMM Director. The Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting various program initiatives, ensuring efficient operations, and contributing to the overall success of our department division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Monitoring and Tracking: Monitor and maintain tracking data related to departmental programs. Ensure data accuracy and integrity.

• Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations on various topics to internal and external stakeholders using Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Software Proficiency: Utilize Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe products to perform daily tasks, including data analysis, report generation, and document creation.

• Support Director: Provide administrative and operational support to the Director, including preparing reports, coordinating meetings, and assisting with project management.

• Collaborative Work: Work closely with other team members to ensure program goals are met and provide assistance where needed.

  Required Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe products.

• Presentation skills with experience in delivering information to varied audiences.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Monitoring and tracking Parole Violators at intake facilities

• Monitoring and tacking of Lifetime Parole data

• Present at parole academies and additional trainings.

• Attend and actively participate in SOMM containment team meetings.

• Monitoring and tracking and correction SOMM and Lifetime Parole in Delta.

• Monthly SOMM and Lifetime Parole Reports

• Assists in Policy review and updates

• Monitoring of all out of state apprehensions from the time that individuals are taken into custody until extradited or discharged.

• Coordinate the interstate transport of incarcerated individuals, providing instruction and counsel to various Indiana correctional facilities and parole staff.

• Arrange for interstate transfer of incarcerated individuals which are treated as high security transports.

• Coordinate and assign staff to carry out high security transportation details, make necessary arrangements, and complete an operations order for each transport.

• Ensure semi-annual progress reports are completed and received for all incoming and outgoing Interstate Corrections Compact transfers.

• Arrange for annual site inspections at interstate facilities housing Indiana offenders.

• Assist agents with field visits, transports, and supervision of parolees as needed.

• Assist with phone and mail responses.

• Maintain availability for after-hours issues.

• Other duties as assigned.

  Salary Statement:

  The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Monitor key performance indicators to ensure program effectiveness.

• Assist in developing, updating, and monitoring all policies and procedures related to the program area.

• Answer customer questions about program policies and procedures.

• Act as technical consultant to stakeholders to clarify and interpret policies and procedures.

• Prepare and disseminate monthly and annual program reports.

• Review the budget and program assets are allocated appropriately.

• Monitor compliance and make recommendations to the program to increase efficiencies.

• Prepare training materials and train agency employees on program requirements and usage.

• Deliver communication plans and communications.

• Serve as a liaison between agency and other state and federal agencies.

• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.

• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Working knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.

• Specialized knowledge of program area including pertinent rules and regulations.

• Basic knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.

• Ability to implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.

• Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles.

• Ability to establish and maintain a working-relationship with staff and offenders.

• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.

• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

  Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

  The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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