Correctional Reentry Affairs Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Correctional Treatment Specialist (Reentry Affairs Coordinator)

Description

Provide direct group and individual instruction and training to incarcerated individuals on approved reentry topics. Assist with development and maintenance of automated systems to improve collection and distribution of reentry information, serve as an in-house resource on outcome-based reentry programs, and prepare monitoring reports. Oversee volunteer and citizen participation efforts and support ongoing institutional security responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver reentry-focused instruction and training to inmates via group and individual sessions
• Assist with development, implementation, and maintenance of automated information-collection and distribution systems
• Provide guidance to other Reentry Affairs Coordinators using relevant research and outcome-based program findings
• Prepare and submit reports for institution, region, and central-office monitoring of reentry and related activities
• Oversee and grow volunteer and mentor participation to meet inmate program needs
• Maintain institutional security responsibilities as required of correctional institution staff

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Education: at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Additionally:
  • 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D./doctoral degree in corrections or a related field, OR
  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (including reentry initiatives/program evaluation/statistical data analysis/volunteer relationship building), OR
  • A combination of graduate education and specialized experience
• Meet federal employment and screening requirements (pre-employment/panel interview, urinalysis, physical, background investigation) and pass NCIC and credit checks
• Complete required qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence if not currently working in an institution
• Successful completion of the 3-week “Introduction to Correctional Techniques” training course at Glynco, Georgia

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on position type (full-time/part-time/intermittent).