Corrections Program Coordinator Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

Department:  Corrections 

Job ID: 13036

Pay:  $28.81 per hour  

Work Schedule: Various Hours/Various Days, Including Holidays, Weekends, and some Overtime may be required.  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

Performs administrative and professional work managing, coordinating, and supervising a correctional program or program component of the Department of Corrections. 

Program Management

• Provide oversight for the successful operation of a corrections program or program component.
• Plan, schedule, deliver, document, and evaluate service delivery in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assist in developing, writing, editing, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures and standards to make continuous improvements in service quality.
• Coordinate intakes and releases as needed.
• Provide department trainings; strive to develop best practices.
• Ensure that staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance, policies, and procedures specific to their jobs.
• Serve on the supervisory team and may be required to provide managerial presence on any shift, any day of the week.

Performance Management 

• Ensure the quality hiring of staff and their adequate training to meet all regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations as to the hiring, promotion, or any other staffing changes as needed.
• Supervise employees, document services, and ensure services meet regulatory and/or procedural standards.
• Coordinate actions with other department units and provide staff and/or resident instruction/training.
• Schedule and evaluate staff performance, manage and prepare timecards, and approve requests for sick and vacation leave.
• Mentor, coach, and discipline direct reports as needed.

Quality Assurance 

• Review written and verbal reports daily concerning procedural problems, behavior of clients, safety, and security issues, and make appropriate decisions in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Review and edit critical work products; perform quality assurance audits.
• Maintain regular communication with supervisors and direct reports to facilitate informed decisions.
• Coordinate services and activities with other department units to ensure necessary interface to achieve results.
• Maintain communication availability for crisis management contacts.
• Manage unit expenses within allotted resources, approve purchases, maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, and refill on schedule to avoid lapses.
• Work shifts outside normal business hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Four years of experience in a corrections or human services field, including supervisory experience.  Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Up to two years of experience may be substituted with education that provides applicable knowledge and skills. Transcript verifying education credits is required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Personal passenger vehicle for use when county vehicle is not available (employee reimbursement is provided by County).  Pass legal background check, Child and Adult Abuse & Neglect Central Registry checks, KCJIS Security Policy (fingerprint) check, and pre-employment screen for alcohol and drugs.  Must also meet the required conditions contained in KSA 65-516 and KAR 28-4-356(d), (1-5).

Preferred Qualifications:  Four years of experience in a corrections or human services field, including supervisory experience.  Professional references are required to verify the related work experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or a related field.

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