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CORRECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST, SENIOR
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs
advanced and lead work in the implementation and evaluation of,
and technical assistance for, programs/services characteristic of
the Division of Corrections or the Regional Jail and Correctional
Facility Authority. Performs work ensuring 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/service 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 assigning
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. Performs related work as
required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The Corrections Program
Specialist, Senior is distinguished from the Corrections Program
Specialist by the broader scope of administrative oversight and
responsibility for the planning and operational aspects of a
program or technical area. In addition, this level may function
in a regularly assigned lead or supervisory capacity over
professional, paraprofessional, and clerical classes. The
Corrections Program Specialist, Senior is distinguished from the
Corrections Program Supervisor by the absence of comprehensive
responsibility for a particular program or technical area.
Examples of Work
Interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and
guidelines for staff.
Consults with other program or technical area staff,
supervisors, or managers concerning projects and
priorities.
Develops rules, policies, and legislation regarding
specific work projects.
Evaluates program or technical area effectiveness.
Informs director of technical area or program deficiencies
and recommends improvements.
Reads, reviews, and responds to correspondence or
distributes to appropriate staff.
Develops research, information, or training programs.
Writes, edits, or contributes to policy and procedure
manuals.
Has contact with federal, state, local program
representatives and officials, Division of Corrections
or Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority
management and staff, and legislature.
Plans and develops budget requests and short-and-long-range
work plans.
May lead or supervise professional and support staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the federal and state regulations, laws, and
statutes governing program or technical area.
Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and
procedures of the Division of Corrections or Regional
Jail and Correctional Facility Authority management and
staff, and legislature.
Knowledge of the objective of the program or technical area,
its procedures, policies, and guidelines, and its
relationship to the rest of the Division or Authority,
and other user entities.
Ability to plan and coordinate work, plan and project
budgeting needs, and organize work and projects.
Ability to analyze situations, problems, and information and
develop appropriate responses and resolutions.
Ability to communicate well, both orally and in writing.
Ability to assign, direct, and review the work of others.
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:
Four 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.
Established: 8/19/93
Revised: 8/2/94; 10/4/95
Effective:
10/4/95