Corrections Services Specialist II

Overview

Corrections Services Specialist provide direct supervision on Incarcerated individuals in a correctional facility. In this role, you'll help prepare for future releases back into the community, when eligible. Corrections Services Specialists work closely with local probation officers, courts, law enforcement agencies and other state agencies to help start services for incarcerated individuals. You will also make referrals for programming and classifications for incarcerated individuals.

Who May Apply

This position, Corrections Services Specialist II (Job Requisition #53545) , is listed as an Department ONLY posting. Only current State of Vermont employees who have successfully completed an original probationary period AND are employed in the Department in which this position is located are eligible to apply for this position. Your application will not be considered if you do not meet this requirement.

Please Note : This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level I : 53542

Level II : 53545

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Keith.Heald@vermont.gov .

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a correctional facility or field office. Significant interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients is involved. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty may be required to provide necessary services or emergency coverage. Some field travel may be necessary, for which private means of transportation is required. Work related court appearances may be anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years or more as a CSS I.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and experience in the delivery of casework, planning, and evaluation of offenders in a correctional setting.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including :

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work / Life balance : 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement : A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.