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 professional position is in the Missouri Department of Corrections, Division of Offender Rehabilitative Services under the Division of Reentry and Educational Services and will lead the Reentry Unit team by ensuring reentry services are properly implemented, delivered and monitored statewide. In this position, you will be responsible for leading and providing reentry support and guidance to correctional facilities, probation and parole facilities, and probation and parole districts state-wide. in addition, this position will also be responsible for engaging with representatives from partnering state departments, reentry providers, faith based organizations and local community stakeholders statewide.
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.
- Responsible for a broad range of duties related to planning, implementation, supervision and optimization of reentry services offered in the Department of Corrections with focuses on rehabilitation, education and workforce training.
- Provide leadership in the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluations of reentry and employment programs that assist with the reintegration and reduction of barriers, as well as enhancing public safety in the state of Missouri.
- Manage and lead a team of twenty plus team members who develop and deliver reentry services for the Department of Corrections.
- Developing and overseeing the Department of Corrections Memorandum of Understandings and contracts regarding reentry and education.
- Collaborates and cultivate partnerships with state departments, community partners and employers to provide support services and employment opportunities.
- Assist with leading Reentry 2030 efforts.
- Performs other related work as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Five or more years of professional experience in social services, education, workforce development, probation and parole, corrections casework, guidance and counseling, mental health, health, substance abuse, law enforcement, public or business administration, or closely related field.
(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes earned credit hours in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related field, may substitute on a year-for-year bases for the required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)
Preferred Qualifications/Skills: - Working knowledge of the mission and vision for the Missouri Department of Corrections.
- Ability and willingness to lead 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 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.
