20022883 Parole Program Specialist

20022883 Parole Program Specialist

About Us:

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of aParole Program Specialist- Community Corrections Auditor.

This position is located within the Bureau of Community Sanctions. Headquarters to be determined based on selected candidate. Hours M-F 8:00am to 4:45pm.

Schedule may vary due to travel requirements.

The position’s primary duties include conducting program reviews/audits on bureau standards and coaching residential and non-residential organizations on evidence-based practices, assessing adherence to grant and contract requirements, and processing fiscal reviews/reports.

Preferred Candidate will have direct work experience or possess skills in the following areas:

Community corrections experience - Supervising staff and providing oversight and work direction - Providing direct service to justice involved individuals - Establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal employees, community partners, and the public - Report writing - Conducting program evaluations, assessments or audits - Conducting investigations - Coaching or training adults in evidence-based practices - Conducting or reviewing assessments and case plans - Documenting and interpreting statistical data - Managing short and long-term projects - Delivering presentations and/or training adults in small and large groups - Monitoring fiscal data and/or providing grant oversight - Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Software:(TEAMS, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Word)

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What You'll Do:

Job Duties:

• Plans and conducts program reviews/audits for residential/non-residential community correction organizations

• Reviews and approves compliance driven action plans

• Plans and conducts coaching sessions for residential/non-residential community correction organizations regarding standard compliance

• Prepares, reviews, and/or oversees preparation of program review/audit and coaching reports, publications, or other assigned reports

• Maintains/utilizes spreadsheets, databases, and other electronic storage systems to track and analyze performance and compliance

• Conducts on-site visits and investigations

• Reviews grant applications

• Reviews and approves grant funded fiscal and performance reports.

• Participates on committees and attends meetings, conferences and other required training and certifications

• Serves as a liaison between bureau stakeholders and/or other sources to explain and interpret policy, rules and regulations

• Coordinates and/or provides training for external community correction programs, ODRC employees

• Participates and assists with special projects as assigned

• Responds to inquiries from the public and internal/external partners

• Utilizes software such as Microsoft (TEAMS, Outlook, PowerPoint, & Word) to communicate with internal/external stakeholders.

• Requires travel that includes over-night stays within the state of Ohio

• May be required to have own transportation

• Performs other bureau duties as assigned

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism; Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

** Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on your application. **
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted. DO NOT submit your application to the institution. You may be required to demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications. The Department of Rehabilitation & Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year. NOT APPLICABLE TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES.