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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
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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