Staff Attorney 15/16 - Corrections Division
State of Michigan
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Corrections Program Coordinator A (12)
State of Michigan
Corrections - Alger Correctional Facility
Job Description
Summary
This job involves coordinating recreational and educational programs for inmates in a Michigan prison to help them stay active, build skills, and improve their well-being while ensuring facility security.
The role includes screening participants, managing activities, and assisting with substance abuse support as the main program director.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in social services or corrections who enjoys working directly with people in a structured environment.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling, child development, physical education, recreation, sociology, school social work, social work administration, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology
- Three years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting
- One year of experience equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, or Parole/Probation Officer P11
- Ability to coordinate prisoner activity programs, including screening and interviewing participants
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and administrative rules for program delivery in corrections
- No felony convictions; misdemeanor or felony convictions must be fully resolved including parole or probation
- High ethical standards and ability to report conflicts of interest
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
The position functions at the advanced level functioning as the recognized resource and is primarily responsible to provide activities to reduce idleness, relieve tension, foster physical and mental health, enhance self esteem, develop social skills, while providing security of the institution. Assist with program needs as determined by the administration. Compliance with policies, procedures, DOM’s, Administrative Rules and administrative expectations for delivery of such programs and other assignments. Coordinates all prisoner activity programs, screening and interviewing prisoner’s participation in program activities. Assist with substance abuse. This position is the recognized resource and sole Special Activities Director for the facility.
Requirements
EducationPossession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, correctional administration,
criminology, psychology, social work, counseling and guidance, child development, physical education or recreation, sociology, school social work, social work administration, educational psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
Experience
Three years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator P11, Prison Counselor P11, or Parole/Probation Officer P11.
Additional Information
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.Position Description
View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/C/CorrectionsProgramCoordinator.pdf
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