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8923
CORRECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs work at
the full-performance level in the implementation and evaluation
of and technical assistance for programs/services characteristic
of Division of Corrections or the Regional Jail and Correctional
Facility Authority. In Prison Industries, serves as a specialist
in promoting prison industries products. Serves in a staff
specialist or technical assistant role to ensure compliance with
federal, state and local regulations relating to the program or
service area. Performs the full range of specialized tasks
relating to the program area to include analysis and
comprehension of program/services regulations, development and
implementation of action plans to achieve desired results,
coordination and collaboration with inter- and intra- agency
personnel, writing program procedure manuals, compilation of
regular and special reports on program status and the signing and
review of work to support staff or other specialists. Although
regulations, methods and procedures in the program area are
available, employee may exercise independent judgement and
latitude in the work performed. Travel may be required for some
positions. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Corrections Program
Specialist is distinguished from the Corrections Program, Senior
class by the absence of lead work or supervisory responsibilities
over professional staff and, in relation to the Senior level, the
limited complexity of the programs/services provided.
Examples of Work
Acquires working familiarity with applicable laws,
regulations, policies and procedures and interprets/applies
same to the functional area.
Compiles or oversees the compilation of program-specific data
for the preparation of regular and special reports on
program compliance and status.
Represents the program unit with inter- and intra- agency
personnel related to the program/service area.
Collaborates with educational, health, social services, and
rehabilitation agencies in the provision of services to
inmate population.
Develops policies and procedures for implementation of
programs; conducts periodic evaluation of program operation
to determine effectiveness and compliance.
Solicits new accounts in promoting prison industries products;
maintains existing accounts.
May lead or supervise security and/or support staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of modern theories, principles and practices in the
field of corrections.
Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating
to corrections.
Knowledge of sales and marketing practices and techniques.
Ability to implement and evaluate correctional programs/
services at the institutional level.
Ability to provide technical assistance on correctional
programs and/or services.
Ability to coordinate programs/services on an inter- and
intra- agency level.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relation
ships with educational, health, social services,
rehabilitation agencies and private and public sectors.
Ability to maintain records of program operations.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or
university 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:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid professional experience in a corrections, probation/
parole, law enforcement, social work, recreation, religion
or related behavioral science field.
Substitution:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or
university in criminal justice, corrections, social work or
related behavioral science field may substitute for the
required experience on a year-for-year basis.
For Positions in the Prison Industries Sales Incentive Program
Training:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or
university in business administration or marketing.
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:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in sales or marketing.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 8/2/94; 10/4/95, 5/21/98
Effective:
7/1/98