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8902
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM MANAGER 2

Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs managerial work in coordinating and evaluating operational and treatment programs for the Division of Corrections or the Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority. Programs administered are typically specialized in nature or a secondary element of a statewide program. Responsibilities include inter and intra- coordination and program evaluation. Work is effectuated through supervisor, and subordinate staff. Exercises independent judgement and considerable latitude in the execution of assigned duties and responsibilities. Performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Typically, positions at this level include responsibility for a specialized statewide program such as prison industries or corrections academy administration or programs/units of comparable size and complexity.

Examples of Work
Assists in the development of policies and procedures in the area of assignment or program specialty.
Coordinates the operational program with other institutional units and collateral agencies.
Plans and evaluates the work of supervisors and other staff; makes assignments and reviews operational plans.
Assists in the recruitment and selection of staff; recommends disciplinary matters, staff development and other personnel actions.
Monitors and evaluates program or unit operations and the services provided to inmates.
Cooperates with educational, social service, health and rehabilitation agencies in program/service delivery.
Develops curricula and training programs for correctional officers and other staff; administers corrections academy budget.
Maintains records in program area; prepares regular and special reports for area of assignment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern theories, principles and practices of corrections.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to corrections.
Knowledge of correctional education and rehabilitation programs; classification methods and techniques.
Ability to develop policies and procedures in the area of assignment.
Ability to coordinate program/services on an inter- and intra- agency level.
Ability to plan and evaluate the work of supervisors and other staff.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relation ships with educational, health, social service and rehabilitation agencies.
Ability to maintain records of program operations.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications       [Top]
Training:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral science field.
Substitution:
Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as described below may substitute for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
Five years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional experience in a corrections, probation/ parole, law enforcement, social work, or related behavioral science field, one year of which must have included responsibility for program administration.
Substitution:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or related behavioral health field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Established: 8/19/93
Revised:      8/2/94
Effective:     8/2/94

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