Job Description

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

• Job Posting closes: April 22, 2023

Agency Information:

Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex 1430 N.W. 25th St. Topeka, KS 66618 Join Us Today and Make a Lasting Difference!

About the Position: Unit Team Manager, 208524

This position will be located at our Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex, in Shawnee 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: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

Compensation: $25.68/ Hour ($53,414.40 annual) to $28.31/ Hour ($58,884.80)

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• 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

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: This is supervisory and administrative work as the leader of a unit team at a state correctional institution. Work involves supervising and directing a unit staff consisting of corrections counselors and corrections officers. An incumbent is responsible for the total operation of the living unit in assigning, scheduling, and reviewing the work of subordinate personnel and for planning, recommending, implementing, and monitoring treatment programs. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of facility Corrections Counselors, which includes but is not limited to: utilization of risk/needs assessment tool (YLS/CMI), effective case management practices, targeted case planning and behavior management strategies, proper application of motivational interviewing techniques, and other pertinent programs and processes. Provides consultation to multi-disciplinary teams and staff from across various facility departments in order to assist with addressing challenging issues and facility problems related to the youth\'s involvement in delinquent behavior; assists in the facility adjustment and preparation for reentry. Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices in corrections and proficiency in risk reduction skills including motivational interviewing and cognitive strategies. Responds professionally to concerns and complaints, both within and outside of the agency, clarifying and /or resolving disagreements or conflicts effectively, efficiently, and as timely as possible given each situation. Oversight of program planning conference for new youth within an appropriate timeframe of the date of their admission and ensures completion of program review conferences every 180 days according to the policy. Serves as the primary liaison between the facility and those in the community involved in the youth\xe2\x80\x99s progress. Completes monthly reports for parents and Community Corrections with updated information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree with major coursework in criminal justice, the social sciences or behavioral sciences, and two years of experience working with offenders in corrections, parole, or law enforcement. Additional experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency. Preferred Qualifications:

• Independent work experience in corrections counseling and corrections case management.
• Knowledge of modern concepts and principles related to offender risk management, including Evidence-Based Principles and Core Correctional Practices
• Certification/knowledge in Thinking for a Change (T4C), Aggression Replacement Training (ART), and/or additional evidence-based programming
• Certified to administer Youth Level of Service (YLS) assessment and/or thorough understanding of similar risk/needs assessments
• Knowledge of KDOC policy/procedure, as well as institutional rules and regulations

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Driver\'s License. Must pass a criminal history records check, DCF Child Abuse and Neglect check, PREA check, TB skin test, UA Drug Test.

Recruiter Contact Information

• Name: Kathy Espana

• Email: Kathy.Espana@ks.gov

• Phone: 785-746-7200

  
  

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• Transcripts
• DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran\xe2\x80\x99s Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

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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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.