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Position Summary & Responsibilities
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for performing all duties through a team approach to risk management that addresses criminogenic indicators and needs. The team approach involves evaluating risk factors in order to make decisions regarding facility/cell or work assignments referrals to services and the level/type of supervision and to develop comprehensive release plans for offenders who are within one year of release. The work of this position requires ongoing proactive communication and interaction with offenders that is designed to apply cognitive programming to disrupt rather than reinforce antisocial behavior and inappropriate reactions to situations.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
.Manage a caseload of assigned residents
Assist with adjustment to incarceration program completion rule compliance release planning and reintegration into the community.
Maintain knowledge of evidence-based practices in corrections.
Utilize and demonstrate proficiency in risk reduction skills including motivational interviewing and cognitive strategies.
Maintain electronic resident files with timely and accurate documentation.
Contribute to the cohesiveness of the Unit Team Department and the facility as a whole.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree with major coursework in criminal justice the social sciences or the behavioral sciences. Experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.
Agency Approved Substitutions:
Completion of 60 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university including 12 hours in corrections criminal justice the social sciences or the behavioral sciences and one (1) year of experience in the field of adult/juvenile corrections or case management in social services; or
Completion of 30 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university including six (6) hours in corrections criminal justice the social sciences or the behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience in the field of adult/juvenile corrections or case management in social services; or
High school diploma or GED and three (3) years of experience in the field of adult or juvenile corrections or case management in social services.
Licensing & Certification
Valid Kansas Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience working in adult corrections in addition to the Minimum Requirement or Agency Approved Substitutions.
Post-Offer Pre-employment Requirements
Pass a criminal history background check.
Recruiter Contact Information
Name: Kimberly Seitz
Email: Kimberly.Seitz@ks.gov
Phone: 785-472-6295
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 107 1607 State Street Ellsworth KS 67439-0107
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How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans’ Preference Eligible (VPE):Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity equity and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age political affiliation disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
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