PC I - Program Provider

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#212984

• Job Posting closes: Monday, June 3rd, 2024

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

714 SW Jackson, Suite 300

Topeka, KS 66603

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About the Position: PC I - Program Provider, Req#212984

These positions will be located at our Lansing Correctional Facility, in Leavenworth County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements

Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Compensation: $41,870.40 to $47,257.60/Annual ($20.13 to $22.72/Hr.)*

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Though this position is unclassified, pay is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 24, Steps 10-15.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Fitness Centers in select locations

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position delivers all Cognitive Based Intervention (CBI) risk reduction programs and interventions and other programming as assigned at Lansing Correctional Facility.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

This position is responsible to deliver Cognitive Based Intervention (CBI) skills-building classes at LCF, but also collaborates with others to broker co-facilitators and facilitators, including KDOC staff, contract staff, volunteers and community partners. The core classes to be taught are Core-Adult, Career Readiness, Improving Family Relationships(IFR), Sex Offender (SOP), and Substance Use-Adult(SUA) programs each as assigned. This position is also responsible to build Advanced Practice (AP) groups of completers, and conduct robust effective AP groups. Other classes will be this position's responsibility, including classes of varying lengths/doses, addressing any area of risk/need, as identified by the facility, and directed by the supervisor. Also work with Reentry team and facility leadership and unit team and partners to ensure that programs are delivered at a time that ensure residents are able to participate in other opportunities, including private industry and other employment opportunities.

This position schedules, monitors, and is responsible for all administrative aspects of the classes, including working with unit team for a referral process; reviewing lists of offenders to identify potential participants; making placement decisions in classes, ensuring full use of all available slots; addressing readiness and responsivity; monitoring for quality/fidelity (and assisting colleagues at LCF and in other facilities/parole offices in monitoring their classes for quality/fidelity, as directed by the supervisor); tracking how many offenders start and finish; monitoring progress to reduce failures; ensuring program tracking codes are accurately completed; ensuring unit team, parole and mentors have feedback about class progress as appropriate; making necessary Athena entries; and any other aspect of the administration of the classes, as directed by the supervisor. This position will also participate in all assigned fidelity and quality assurance strategies, interventions and activities, as assigned.

Will assist in case management/case planning by participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to set specific next steps and goals for residents exiting programs in line with areas of strength, risk/needs, and forward progress. Build on skills taught in the groups through 1:1 sessions, interacting with unit team and multi discipline teams, all to ensure that the residents have the opportunity to continue practicing skills; that their behavior is the subject of effective responses; that motivation is addressed on an ongoing basis to continue building dose; and to ensure a warm transition and follow up and aftercare.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Six months' experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in corrections/criminal justice or social services field, or equivalent experience.

One-year experience working with adult offenders

One-year experience in training/skills development, preferably in assisting or co-facilitating in the delivering of CBI programs

Knowledge of principles of evidence based programs and effective response to behavior

Engaging communication style

Effective co-facilitator

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check.

Recruiter Contact Information

Name: Alyssa Cabello

Human Resource

• Recruitment Manager

Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov

Name: Daniel Cline

Human Resource

• Recruitment Coordinator

Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

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