Corrections Workforce Development Coordinator

Th Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for a Workforce Development Coordinator to work out of Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport.

In this role you will be in charge of 3 key components.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Oversee Vocational Instructors, including conducting annual evaluations, approving timesheets/leave, and facilitating supervision meetings.
• Mentor new staff, participate in the hiring process, and track professional certifications to ensure compliance.
• Implement programming safely and maintain tool/equipment inventory.

Workforce Development

• Provide orientation and assessment for individuals entering the program.
• Develop vocational plans using assessment data to identify high-priority participants for services.
• Determine quarterly vocational course offerings, develop schedules, and pilot new vocational initiatives.

Coordination

• Coordinate vocational services with Risk Intervention Services local team.
• Coordinate projects and enrichment events with community partners and the facility.
• Coordinate transition services with stakeholders and community partners.
• Collaborate with coordinators at other sites to ensure continuity of services when individuals are transferred.

This position, Corrections Workforce Development Coordinator (Job Requisition #54022), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Harmony.Harriman@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Duties are performed in a variety of settings including Department of Corrections Facilities, State offices, educational institutions, employer worksites, local & state cross disciplinary groups, and community service providers. Substantial travel is required, for which a State of Vermont Fleet vehicle will be issued. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.

Bachelor's degree AND two (2) years or more of experience with creating programs and partnerships related to workforce development and training programs, or similar environment.

OR

Associate's degree AND three (3) years or more of experience with creating programs and partnerships related to workforce development and training programs, or similar environment.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND five (5) years or more of experience with creating programs and partnerships related to workforce development and training programs, or similar environment.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.