Job Specification Details

Supervisory, administrative and coordinating work at a professional level for the Department of Corrections involving direction of a living unit or units within a correctional facility. Duties include the oversight of casework staff who manage programs, offender classification, case plans and other casework functions as well as oversite support of security functions in conjunction with other staff. Supervision is exercised over a staff of caseworkers and correctional officers. Work is performed under the supervision of a Facility Assistant Superintendent or the Superintendent. All employees of the Agency of Human Services perform their respective functions adhering to four key practices: customer service, holistic service, strengths-based relationships and results orientation.

Oversees the operations of living units within a correctional facility. Supervises and trains senior caseworkers and caseworkers in the development and implementation of case plans, in the provision of intervention programs for offenders, and in the coordination of inmate activities within the assigned unit(s). Coordinates with Vermont Correctional Industries staff, work crew supervisors, risk and need reducing services and with educational personnel in the selection and enrollment of inmates in work or education programs. Coordinates the transfer of inmates to and from the facility. May coordinate the movement of inmates to the facility infirmary or to hospitals for needed medical care. Oversees many complex systems and must maintain a working knowledge of all including, but not limited to: ORAS, DVSIR, STATIC – 99R, CVS, OMS, VANS, EPICS, and Odyssey. May be the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or Grievance Coordinator for the facility. Responsible for adherence to the Prison Rape Elimination Act. Coordinates with external partners relevant to court proceedings. May oversee the assignment of inmates to work crews within the facility. Provides supportive supervision to subordinate staff. Coordinates the delivery of outside services by contractual providers. May be assigned to conduct disciplinary or incident investigations. Participates, with other members of the facility management team, in the review of overall facility operations. Performs related duties as required.

Duties are performed within the confines of an adult correctional facility. Considerable interaction occurs with inmates and involves potentially dangerous situations. High stress situations and rapid decision making can be expected.

Considerable knowledge of casework principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of casework integrated systems.

Considerable knowledge of court functions, equipment and paperwork.

Considerable knowledge of individual and group counseling techniques.

Considerable knowledge of federal lodging, release and alert documents.

Working knowledge of security concerns and practices within a correctional facility.

Working knowledge of the techniques of criminogenic risk and needs assessments and how to apply the results to case planning.

Ability to review case plan development for consistency, equity, and effectiveness.

Ability to objectively investigate and review inmate concerns and complaints.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the facility, the department and with outside partners.

Ability to supervise staff effectively.

High School Diploma AND three (3) years or more of professional level human services casework, including at least one year in a correctional setting.

Bachelor's degree

Supervisory experience

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.