Interim Corrections Workforce Development Coordinator

Overview

The Department of Corrections position requires a person to assist offenders to make informed decisions about jobs; develop vocational and educational plans based on knowledge of their interests, skills/abilities, and values. 

Vocational Guidance Skills
A range of processes and procedures developed to guide, expose and bring about offenders' awareness of job choices and opportunities with the goal of maximizing the individual's potential for job retention and advancement. May work directly with Risk Intervention Services team including Case work staff to develop plans. 

Creating enrichment events within the facility to educate and inform incarcerated individuals of the services available to them during reentry.  

 

Job Readiness Skills
Identifies need for and assists in development of secondary services to facilitate bringing an offender into job ready status.

 

Job Development Skills
Promotes and develops employment and on-the-job training opportunities for offenders.

Who May Apply

This position, Interim Corrections Workforce Development Coordinator (Job Requisition #50582), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Gerald.Schartner@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

Duties are performed in a variety of settings including Department of Corrections Facilities, State offices, educational institutions, employer worksites, local & state cross disciplinary groups, and community service providers. Substantial travel is required, for which a State of Vermont Fleet vehicle will be issued. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience with creating programs and partnerships related to workforce development and training programs, or similar environment.

OR

Associate’s degree AND three (3) years or more of experience with creating programs and partnerships related to workforce development and training programs, or similar environment.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more of experience with creating programs and partnerships related to workforce development and training programs, or similar environment.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

DOC 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.

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