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Salary: $59,218.08 per Year USD
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Salary Top: 59218 USD
Job Description
A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.
We offer great benefits! Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program
Plans/directs/coordinates specialized and/or general education program and services with an assigned area of responsibility / Develops/assists in the development of program guidelines/procedures/operating policies; conducts needs assessments; evaluates program effectiveness and initiates changes to correct deficiencies; develops/implements/evaluates the educational program and services within the limits of established policies and procedures
Prepares and maintains individualized educational plans and assigns students to classes based upon test scores and prior academic achievement; intervenes in crises and counsels students and necessary; explains programs to students / Provides: consultation/technical assistance/advise to the administrative staff regarding problems related to education; full and/or functional supervision, consultation, training to education staff; technical and supervisory direction in the implementation and adaptation of an education program in a state facility; assists in matters relating to the general administration of an education program
Interviews prospective new employees and recommends selection; orients new employees; participates in evaluation of employee performance
Assumes complete responsibility for an education program; plans/assists in planning a special school curriculum or follows state courses of study, making necessary adaptations to fit the facility and special group needs; evaluates/monitors/determines eligibility of program for reimbursement in accordance with federal and state statutes and regulations; directs or performs record-keeping functions including average daily attendance for state and federal funding; collects and prepares financial and program activity reports
Participates, on a limited basis, in preforming specialized teaching functions; develops/coordinate/monitors community-based educational services and programs within the assigned scope of responsibility; prepares budget documents and monitors expenditures; keeps informed of new developments and techniques in the area of specialization / Maintains community contacts with affiliated groups and makes public appearances before community groups and news media; receives general supervision from and administrator but is expected to exercise considerable independence and initiative in the performance of assigned duties; performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Five or more years of professional experience in corrections case management, probation and parole case management, library management, mental or behavioral health, education, substance use, guidance and counseling, or related field; AND two or more years of managerial experience in corrections, probation and parole, library management, social services, education, mental or behavioral health, substance use, guidance and counseling, or related field.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes credit hours in education, library science, psychology, sociology, corrections administration, or related are, may substitute for up to four years of the required experience, at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - one year of professional experience, and two years of managerial experience is required)
All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.
Some positions are eligible for a shift differential of $173.34 semi-monthly, which is provided to employees with shifts that begin on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am, and who work at a 24/7 worksite (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center), or whose work requires regular visits to these locations. If selected for interview, eligibility may be discussed at that time with the hiring manager.
The Department of Corrections is the only State agency that currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of service up to 20 years!
The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.
Base Pay
59,218
Job Address
Fordland, Missouri
United States
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