Departmental Manager-3 (14) - In Reach Manager

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here. • *OPEN TO CURRENT MDOC EMPLOYEES ONLY** This position manages facility based In Reach staff, including Institutional Parole Agents (IPA’s) and Reentry Facility Coordinators at selected correctional facilities statewide including the Special Alternative to Incarceration facilities. The In Reach section is responsible for developing a reentry plan for individuals designated by the Parole Board as having identified risks and needs that must be addressed for successful return to society. In Reach staff also provide case management for all individuals that receive positive parole action. This position will provide guidance and oversight into the planning of facility-based reentry workshops designed to provide information on the services available post release. In addition to supervising In Reach staff, this position will provide technical assistance and training around prisoner reentry to partnering state agencies, department staff, community agencies, and the public. View job specification here. View position description here. Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. • Advanced written and verbal communication skills. • Training and group facilitation experience. • Advanced community organizational skills. • Knowledge and experience of special needs populations including but not limited to male and female offenders, people with alcohol and drug addictions or mentally illness. • Ability to plan, direct and coordinate programs and administrative activities of a complex nature. • Knowledge of data systems and the internet. • Research skills. • Knowledge of evidence-based practices for reducing offender risk • Please attach a cover letter and resume'. Failure to do so may result in you being screened out of the interview process. **Position has the possibility of being hybrid up to 50%. There is an expectation that minimum of the first 2 weeks will be worked in-office, to assist in learning the position. This is subject to change to be consistent with remote work expectations. All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766. The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. • *REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form) IMPORTANT: New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training. Apply tot his job