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Job Description The mission of the Michigan Offender Success Model is to reduce crime by implementing a seamless plan of services, supervision and opportunities developed with each offender and delivered through State and Regional Collaboration with the goal of obtaining employment and self"‘sufficiency. Facilitate evidence"‘based programming in a correctional setting and become a content expert. Attend necessary trainings to become a content expert in facilitating cognitive prisoner programming including, but not limited to, Violence Prevention Programming, Batterer Intervention Programming, Thinking for a Change, and other Prisoner Skills Developmental Programs. Coordinate and facilitate a process for implementing all training curriculum to build prisoner skills and knowledge. Identify the risks and needs of each prisoner to reduce crime and recidivism while promoting lifelong intrinsic change. Incorporate the tenets of Collaborative Case Management and Motivational Interviewing techniques into all interactions to promote pro"‘social behavior and transform the lives of offenders. Hold the offender accountable while utilizing evidence"‘based practices and reinforcing a strength"‘based approach to behavior change. Provide offenders with opportunities that will result in long"‘term self"‘sufficiency and an end to their criminal behavior. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Education: Possession 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: Corrections Program Coordinator 9 - No specific type or amount is required. Corrections Program Coordinator 10 - One year of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 9, Prison Counselor 9, or Parole/Probation Officer 9. Corrections Program Coordinator P11 - Two years of professional experience providing services to inmates, parolees, or probationers in a correctional setting, including one year equivalent to a Corrections Program Coordinator 10, Prison Counselor 10, or Parole/Probation Officer 10. Alternate Education and Experience: Corrections Program Coordinator 9 - Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and one year of Department of Corrections' experience. O Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and one year as an Assistant Resident Unit Supervisor 11 or Corrections Shift Supervisor 11; or, two years as a Corrections Field Services Assistant E10, Corrections Medical Unit Officer E10, Corrections Resident Representative E10, Corrections Security Representative E10, Corrections Transportation Officer E10, Resident Unit Officer E10, or Special Alternative Incarceration Officer E10; or, three years as a Corrections Medical Officer E9 or Corrections Officer E9. Additional Requirements and 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. ****REQUIRED INFORMATION: 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. 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. Positions in this class are test"‘designated and subject to pre"‘appointment and random"‘selection drug and alcohol testing. Some positions within this classification series may require individuals appointed to maintain Master Trainer certifications in designated evidence"‘based and prison"‘based Prisoner Re"‘entry programs. Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience. View the job specification at: Accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the agency that posted this position vacancy. State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote"‘work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021"‘2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award. Benefits Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems. Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life"‘insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long"‘term"‘disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at ... Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at ... Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full"‘time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day. Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums. Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if military pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual. Tax"‘Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income. Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view the program to help determine if you could qualify. It is available from the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan. Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non"‘degree programs. Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work"‘life balance that you seek. Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second"‘most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark"‘sky park"”just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one"‘of"‘a"‘kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer. Updated: 2/28/24 State of Michigan #J-18808-Ljbffr