Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req. #218706

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Job Posting closes:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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Agency Information:

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Kansas Department of Corrections

Our Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.

Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.

Our Beliefs: Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. Inclusive practices, acceptance and diversity are the foundation of our mission.

Join Us Today and Make a Lasting Difference!

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

The Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC) does not sponsor employment visas for any positions and does not participate in the STEM-OPT extension program. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

E-Verify Participation

KDOC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with the information from your Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit E-Verify.gov. For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit justice.gov/crt/immigrant-and-employee-rights-section.

KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About the Position:

R3 Coordinator, Req.#218706

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This position will be located at our Norton Correctional Facility, in Norton County.

Who can apply:

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits:

Yes

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Starting salary for this position:

$46,092.80/Annual

($22.16/Hourly) Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

Employment Benefits

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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

Fitness Centers in select locations

Employee discounts with the

STAR Program

Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information...

Position Summary & Responsibilities

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Position Summary:

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The purpose of this position is to provide evidence-based programs (EBP) and cognitive behavior intervention (CIB) programs which have demonstrated results in reducing the chances of convicted adult male felons in KDOC to recidivate. This is accomplished by instructing and coordinating the instruction of these programs with staff and volunteers. KDOC is committed to providing EBP focused on reducing recidivism to prevent further harm to victims or potential victims and to improve public safety.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

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Ensures effective referrals, screening, placement and monitoring of progress in risk reduction groups. Supervises Program Providers to deliver evidence-based programming, using core correctional practices, with fidelity. This includes ensuring a schedule is in place; well-run groups; 1:1 to supplement groups as needed; preparation for groups and follow up as needed; appropriate space and climate for groups; and close collaboration with unit team regarding use of programs. This also includes coaching program staff in effective programming, ensuring booster practice sessions, training, and other development as needed. This also includes ensuring program participation is timely and accurately tracked through the program referral process, entry/exit/completion program coding. This also includes monitoring the award of program credit to ensure the most possible award possible, with fidelity. Serve as on site liaison for education and substance abuse programming, coordination with those providers regarding space, program referrals, and the overall implementation of quality and robust programs and services. Provide support for all of the processes necessary for these programs and services, coordination program placement; addressing logistics; and supporting ongoing coaching and training. This position schedules, monitors, and is responsible for all administrative aspects of the classes, including any necessary Athena entries, and; any other aspect of the administration of the classes.


Supervise staff by providing clear expectations, guidance, skills-development, and coaching, communicating by word and action through the KDOC Pathways for Success mission, vision and principles. Demonstrate, model and teach, problem solving, getting the big picture, collaboration, active listening, translating information and communicating, effectively responding to behavior, working harmoniously with team members, being innovative and progressive, and being positive and professional. Work with your team members to ensure they are proficient and have the confidence to do their work. Also identify goals to increase their skills and when they desire to advance help them develop a career pathway and receive the training and information to support that pathway. Be open to feedback, be approachable, and ensure feedback between you and your team, in both directions, is specific, timely, constructive, and well given and received.


Establish regular and positive communication with unit team, supporting risk reduction case management; modeling the use of EPICS; participating in planning and training sessions to build capacity; and ensuring case management is well-coordinated with reentry programs and services. Establish and convene multi discipline teams to review cases in the measure needed to ensure case management and reentry services are delivered consistently and with quality.


This position establishes skills-building classes for residents, matching appropriate dose levels with resident risk needs, and tailoring classes to special needs populations. These classes include Adult Core, Career Readiness, Sex Offender Programming, parenting, substance abuse, work release readiness, and various other skills-building classes or curriculum approved by KDOC.


This position works closely with facility leadership to identify gaps in available classes and services for all risk levels, including SB14 eligible residents to ensure those residents have access to classes and activities that decrease the risk of recidivism, using good time program credits as an incentive. This position makes recommendations and takes steps to reduce any identified gaps.


Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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Minimum Qualifications

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One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications

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A bachelor's degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences, the behavioral sciences, or business management or related field and one (1) year of experience working planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to residents in corrections. Agency approved substitution for bachelor's degree: 60 semester hours of college credit, with twelve (12) hours in corrections or related field, and three (3) years of experience working with residents in corrections. Self-directed Demonstrates professional alignment with evidence-based practices including cognitive-based skills-building programs, classes and interventions. Strong facilitation skills, including ability to be purposeful, engaging and respectful with residents, and flow with group dynamics during skills-building classes. Experience in skills-building, in a group or individual setting. Job knowledge in corrections. Job knowledge in workforce development. Organizational skills. Able to work effectively with a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation. Ability to boundary span between areas of operation.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check.

Recruiter Contact Information

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Name

: Alyssa Cabello
Human Resources - Recruitment Manager

Email

: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov

Name:

Daniel Cline
Human Resources - Recruitment Coordinator

Email:

Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

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Required Documents for this Application to be Complete

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Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page

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Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate Required:

Each applicant (even non-residents) applying for a State of Kansas job vacancy must obtain a valid Kansas Certificate of Tax Clearance

within 10 days following the offer of employment

by accessing the Kansas Department of Revenue's website. In the event that an individual who has been offered employment cannot provide proof of a tax clearance certificate, the individual will be required to enter into a payment plan with KDOR and remain current on such payment plan or make other arrangements with KDOR to achieve the tax clearance required under Executive Order 2004-03. A Tax Clearance is a comprehensive tax account review to determine and ensure that an individual's account is compliant with all primary Kansas Tax Laws. A Tax Clearance expires every 90 days. All applicants, including current state employees, are responsible for submitting a valid certificate to the hiring agency. If you need assistance with the tax clearance, please contact 785-296-3199.

Visit the Tax Clearance site for more information on and where to obtain this Kansas Department of Revenue document.

How to Claim Veterans Preference
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Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE):

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Learn more about claiming Veteran's Preference

How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference

Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.


Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference

PLEASE NOTE

: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should

not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:


ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator

Office of Personnel Services

Landon State Office Building

900 SW Jackson, Rm 401

Topeka, KS 66612

Equal Employment Opportunity

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The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.


If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.