Correctional Workshop Specialist - 20018863 & 20018980

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you'll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

What You'll Do:

• Requires considerable knowledge of correctional workshop operating policies and procedures of the Ohio Penal Industries (OPI) shop

• Oversees work of incarcerated individuals assigned to the OPI workshop and/or engaged in service delivery

• Provides security and custody of incarcerated individuals

• Trains incarcerated individuals in proper work methods, equipment operation and/or safety practices in the assigned area

• Enforces institution rules and regulations

• Maintains control of supplies, equipment, and tools (e.g., issues and records daily tool and chemical usage, inventory supplies)

• Assigns and reviews work (e.g., schedules incarcerated individuals; monitors and evaluates work performed and completes quality control check)

• Ensures quality control specifications of products

• Prepares and maintains records and reports of workshop activities

• Inputs data into manufacturing system as assigned, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

• Oversees equipment maintenance (e.g., schedules routine and preventative maintenance) and/or workshop cleaning

• Escorts and/or transports incarcerated individuals

• Oversees shipping, receiving, storage and/or inventory of products and materials

• Prepares and submits reports

• Completes daily and month-end inmate payroll, month-end Earned Credit report, inmate performance evaluations (e.g., annual and special), and weekly inspection report.

• Performs other related duties and security functions

• Attends in-service trainings

• Works on special projects and committees

• Assists with ACA (e.g., institutional and OPI) files

• May be utilized in any other OPI shop due to staff shortage and/or extenuating circumstances

• Performs other 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.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes fractions, decimals & percentages; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in providing work direction to employees or a work crew, 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development. -Or, for positions assigned to asbestos abatement program, successful completion of the following courses: asbestos building inspection initial course, asbestos management planner initial course & asbestos abatement project supervisor initial course per EPA regulations Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (i.e., AHERA), CRF763 Sub Part E.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Corrections, Customer Service, Management, Purchasing, Stores, Inventory, Sales, Basic Documentation, Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Creativity, Developing Others & Leading Others