Assistant Director of Risk Intervention Services - Work Programs

Overview

The Assistant Director of Risk Intervention Services Work Programs has responsibility for the oversight and management of vocational training and workplace experience development at a professional level for incarcerated individuals. Duties include the design implementation, monitoring and evaluation of educational, industry and work related services. Ensures all vocational services are designed to match key industry training needs for Vermont through research, planning, organization and implementation strategies. Significant coordination and collaboration is needed with multiple internal and external stakeholders. Supervises a team which support incarcerated individuals successful transition to community employment upon release. Responsible for supervision of facility based workforce development coordinators and vocational instructors. Work is performed under the direction of the Program Services Director.

Who May Apply

This position, Assistant Director of Risk Intervention Services - Work Programs (Job Requisition #53482) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kim.Bushey@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

Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Incumbent must be able to interact, work and deal effectively with Department staff, educators, local, state, and federal officials, correctional facility clients, and the general public. Extensive travel required. Evening and weekend work may be required. Many meetings and activities take place within correctional facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree and professional level certification as an Offender WorkforceDevelopment Specialist and / or Global Development Career Facilitator AND five (5) years or more of professional program development experience INCLUDING three (3) years or more of experience managing broad diversity of project types with phased implementations that include multiple business units, vendors and consultants;

OR

Bachelor Degree and post education training that includes professional level certifications as an offender Workforce Development Specialist and / or Global Development Career Facilitation AND four (4) years or more of professional program development experience, including three (3) years or more at a professional or managerial level, managing a broad diversity of project types with phased implementations that include multiple business units, vendors and consultants;

OR

High school diploma and post graduate career training that include professional level certifications as an offender Workforce Development Specialist and / or Global Development Career Facilitation AND eight (8) years or more of professional program development experience INCLUDING five (5) years or more at a professional or managerial level, managing a broad diversity of project types with phased implementations that include multiple business units, vendors and consultants.

PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements : Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here . Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Special Requirements

Employees must possess or be eligible for professional licensure by the Vermont Agency of Education or reciprocating authority, as a classroom teacher, plus an administrator's endorsement in one of the following : Adult services Coordinator, Career and Technical Center Director, Director of Special Education, Principal or Superintendent OR a valid Professional level certificate as an Offender Workforce Development Specialist and / or Global Development Career Facilitator.

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.