Community Corrections Program Coordinator

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About Us: Embark on a career with purpose!

The Iowa Department of Corrections, Community Based Corrections 8th District, is seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Community Corrections Program Coordinator.

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to forge a meaningful career, shaping lasting change in the lives of individuals within our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Therapeutic Interventions:
  • Engage clients in one-on-one therapy, applying types as appropriate, such as Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness, or supportive therapy.
  • Spearhead the delivery of interventions, such as Good Lives, MRT, or other cognitive-behavioral programs.
  • Identify and coordinate case referrals for those requiring additional therapeutic intervention.
• Innovative Program Development:
  • Drive lasting behavior change by developing and overseeing cutting-edge treatment rehabilitation programs.
  • Facilitate dynamic cognitive behavioral programming groups tailored to the evolving needs of the judicial district.
• Leadership and Expertise:
  • Serve as a lead/expert facilitator in group interventions, ensuring fidelity to best practices.
  • Act as a treatment expert, contributing to a vision aligned with change principles and district goals.
• Collaborative Approach:
  • Function as a treatment/evidence-based practices expert within a dynamic team.
  • Collaborate with facilitators, parole/probation officers, and stakeholders to address challenging cases.
• Continuous Improvement and Policy Development:
  • Drive continuous quality improvement, upholding the highest standards of care.
  • Research, plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based interventions/programs, fostering positive outcomes.

Skills Required:

• Conflict Resolution: Resolve issues objectively with a non-judgmental and factual approach.
• Initiative and Commitment: Demonstrate high effort and commitment, organizing work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Effective Communication: Clearly convey information in written and verbal communication.
• Active Listening: Dedication to understanding and responding to the needs of others.
• Social Perceptiveness: Awareness and understanding of diverse reactions within the community.
• Monitoring: Proactive assessment and continuous improvement mindset.
• Critical Thinking: Logical and reasoned problem-solving for effective outcomes.
• Ethical Conduct: Uphold honesty, integrity, responsibility, and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on rehabilitation and recidivism reduction.
• Be part of a team dedicated to high-quality, evidence-based practices.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

As a State of Iowa Employee, enjoy:

• Robust benefits, including excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and unlimited sick leave accrual.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Prepare for the future with the IPERS retirement package, as well as an additional optional deferred compensation retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Discount Programs for support.

Click here to learn more about all of the amazing benefits the State of Iowa offers.

Join us on this exciting journey as we create a future where rehabilitation and lasting change are at the forefront. Be a leader, make a difference—apply now!

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov

Qualifications

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field, and experience equal to two years of full-time work in a human services or criminal justice field.
2. A total of six years of education and/or full-time experience (as described in number one), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
3. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of fulltime work as a Probation/Parole Officer II or 30 months as a Community Corrections Program Manager in a district or a similar position in another jurisdiction or agency.

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