Performs entry-level professional corrections specialist work and is responsible for developing, establishing, coordinating and/or facilitating correctional programs or activities within a facility, such as volunteer services, family friendly and/or community resource programs.

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Within a stand-alone minimum security facility, administers a roster management program under the direction of a Lieutenant or higher authority.

Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates day-to-day operations of grant-funded special programs or other correctional programs;

Conducts community meetings with incarcerated individuals and staff;

Establishes and maintains community partnerships;

Recruits and provides oversight of volunteers;

Facilitates and plans Family Advisory Council meetings;

Be a liaison for families;

Implements family friendly events;

Implements and maintains a comprehensive program for volunteers in accordance with legislative requirements and agency policies and procedures;

Implements volunteer training and orientation plans;

Serves as staff advisor for cultural programs;

Completes transition plans for incarcerated individuals;

Develops the "work" schedule (i.e. days off, hours of work, etc.), within a minimum facility for all custody positions, to ensure all mandatory posts are covered; monitors the cost effective use of assigned staff, controls use of overtime and tracks post vacancies and extra post assignments;

May serve as a lead worker;

Performs other duties as required.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.