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.
This position will be in the Reentry Office located in Jefferson City with a daily work schedule range from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. In addition, this position will require some travel/overnight responsibilities.This professional position will serve as an integral part of the Reentry Unit team, ensuring reentry services are properly implemented, delivered and monitored state-wide. In this position you will be responsible for providing reentry support and guidance to correctional facilities, probation and parole facilities, and probation and parole districts state-wide. The Reentry Services Supervisor will also engage with representatives from partnering state agencies, reentry providers, faith based organizations and local community stakeholders state-wide.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following: direct supervision of reentry team members, public speaking, developing and monitoring projects/programs with public and private organizations, conducting training programs and providing assistance to reentry service providers, and development and oversight of Memorandums of Understanding.
Minimum Qualifications: Four or more years of experience with the Missouri Department of Corrections or another city, county, state, or federal correctional agency.
Experience with the Missouri workforce systems, social services and community partnerships may be substituted for correctional experience.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills: - Supervisory experience
- In-depth knowledge of reentry services in the State of Missouri
- Working knowledge of: the mission and vision for the Missouri Department of Corrections,
- Ability and willingness to support and articulate the important functions and priorities of reentry services
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Skilled in working both independently and as a team member with staff at all levels in the Department
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Effective interpersonal skills including listening skills
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.
