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Correctional Program Specialist (Mentor Coordinator)

$61,965 a year
Justice, Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Terre Haute Full-day Full-time

Description:

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Requirements:

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education:

A Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B or J.D., if related.

Graduate Education: Major study – correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology, or other fields related to the position.

OR

Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is directly related experience that included substantial involvement with a correctional program and provided a thorough knowledge of correctional techniques, or experience in meeting and dealing with people that demonstrated the ability to work effectively with inmates and associates in a correctional environment.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

Experience in training volunteers and contractors on institutional programs and security procedures. Experience in developing and implementing mentoring programs. Skilled in establishing community networks and resources to support mentoring programs. Experience and knowledge working with faith-based programs. Experience in carrying out a program to assist various departments with diverse volunteer and participation needs.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

Equivalent combination of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Apr 5, 2024;   from: usajobs.gov

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