Assistant Warden Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

​The essential functions of this role are as follows: 

• Provide supervision to a multidisciplinary team (Unit Team) of professional correctional staff that are responsible for the custody, control, and delivery of services to the offender population of the unit or complex.  
• Review all incoming case management policy and procedural information for decision on distribution.  
• Monitor Casework Managers for adherence to policy and procedure using routine Continuous Quality Improvement Assessment. 
• Serve as a liaison between the unit team and other departments within the facility. 
• Assist the administration with evaluating proposed custody, treatment, or other programs in the housing units or the facility-at-large. 
• Disseminate, interpret, and enforce facility policy and procedural information among offender population. 
• Perform duties assigned by the Deputy Warden or Warden according to instructions and procedures. 
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development. 
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.  Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.   

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must test negative on all drug screenings. 
• Ability to document and maintain records as it pertains to the ACA standards. 
• Ability to conduct effective training classes and on the job training. 
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage the work of the staff. 
• Ability to establish a working relationship with staff and offenders. 
• Knowledge and ability to utilize conflict resolution techniques. 
• Ability to assess individual performance of subordinate staff and to positively contribute to overall staff development and training. 
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow. 
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets. 

You must satisfy the following requirements to continue employment: 

• Within 90 days of hire, must obtain the Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) Certification through the Indiana Office of Court Services. 
• Complete all mandatory training including the DOC Supervisory Training Program, First Aid, and CPR courses Knowledge of IDOC, institutional policies and applicable state and federal laws applicable to area of responsibility and unit team management. 

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least 3+ years of experience in social work, corrections, criminal justice, or related field applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.