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Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.
At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion – Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
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About the Putnamville Correctional Facility:
The Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium-security prison for men located on 4,350 acres near Greencastle, Indiana in Putnam County. It currently houses approximately 2,400 inmates.
Established in 1914, the prison was known for nearly 70 years as the Indiana State Farm. Inmates, nearly all of whom were serving time for minor misdemeanor offenses, worked in the prison’s extensive farm and dairy operations.
About the Rockville Correctional Facility:
The Rockville Correctional Facility is a medium security adult female facility located on approximately 52 acres, one mile northwest of Rockville, Indiana.
The Department of Correction developed the prior Air Force base into a juvenile male facility In 1970. In 1992, after moving through stages from young juveniles, to older juveniles, to co-ed with adolescent makes and adult female offenders on the same grounds, to adult females alone, the facility became the largest female facility in the Department of Correction.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.
About the Job:
The Correctional Retention Specialist is responsible for making recommendations for the design, establishment, and administration of the Indiana Department of Correction’s employee retention programs. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Retention Specialist Supervisor. Incumbent is responsible for implementing and monitoring programs and initiatives as directed by the Retention Specialist Supervisor, Correctional Retention Manager, and Executive Director of Workforce Engagement. They adhere to established guidelines for personnel, departmental policies, State and Federal law and ACA standards. Knowledge requirements are varied and include a thorough understanding of State Personnel Standardized Policy, Department Policy, human resource practices, and Adult Learning Principles. They provide instructional support throughout the Department as needed.
This position will cover both the Putnamville and Rockville Facilities
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
• Coordinates and market retention programs for his/her assigned region, including researching, designing, developing, and executing strategies to achieve goals and objectives.
• Conducts cultural assessments utilizing approved surveys and instruments.
• Evaluate localized procedures by gathering feedback and input from employees regarding work processes, operational procedures, and administrative procedures.
• Reporting research findings to leadership staff as directed by the Correctional Retention Specialist Supervisor and Correctional Retention Manager.
• Performs employee engagement activities inside the correctional facility by interacting with staff members on post to gauge cultural climates, evaluate working conditions, and promote retention programs.
• Engage with employees following critical incidents, staff assaults and work-related injuries to promote employee wellness and individual wellbeing.
• Conducts Exit Interviews, Long-term Employee Surveys, and Returning Employee Surveys to formulate strategies for improving employee engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with Facility Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Representatives to coordinating local events promoting equity and inclusion.
• Facilitate focus groups / continuous work improvement projects to enhance local and organizational employee satisfaction and job performance.
• Promote a positive work-culture through role modeling and team building.
• Promote open communication by presenting at department head meetings and facility recalls.
• Participate in Employee Appreciation Committees (EAC) by supporting and promoting local activities.
• Assist the Equity & Inclusion Directors with monitoring and addressing Community Concerns through the IDOC website.
• Assists the Retention Specialist Supervisor in developing goals and objectives as well as implementing tools to effectively measure program and staff performance.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring localized retention plans.
• Responsible for the reduction of voluntary resignations by 5% during each evaluation period.
• Coordinate and instruct training programs as needed at regional training locations and facilities throughout the State at various locations.
• Organize and coordinate employee recognition events throughout the department.
• Works closely with Wardens, Division Directors, and State Personnel staff to design, implement, and evaluate strategies for employee engagement.
• Responsible for remaining current on any departmental and or state policy changes.
• Prepares and develops reports.
• Ensures adherence to State Standardized Policies, Departmental Policies and Operational Procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
What You’ll Need for Success:
You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:
• Coordinates and market retention programs for his/her assigned region, including researching, designing, developing, and executing strategies to achieve goals and objectives.
• Conducts cultural assessments utilizing approved surveys and instruments.
• Evaluate localized procedures by gathering feedback and input from employees regarding work processes, operational procedures, and administrative procedures.
• Reporting research findings to leadership staff as directed by the Correctional Retention Specialist Supervisor and Correctional Retention Manager.
• Performs employee engagement activities inside the correctional facility by interacting with staff members on post to gauge cultural climates, evaluate working conditions, and promote retention programs.
• Engage with employees following critical incidents, staff assaults and work-related injuries to promote employee wellness and individual wellbeing.
• Conducts Exit Interviews, Long-term Employee Surveys, and Returning Employee Surveys to formulate strategies for improving employee engagement and retention.
• Collaborate with Facility Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Representatives to coordinating local events promoting equity and inclusion.
• Facilitate focus groups / continuous work improvement projects to enhance local and organizational employee satisfaction and job performance.
• Promote a positive work-culture through role modeling and team building.
• Promote open communication by presenting at department head meetings and facility recalls.
• Participate in Employee Appreciation Committees (EAC) by supporting and promoting local activities.
• Assist the Equity & Inclusion Directors with monitoring and addressing Community Concerns through the IDOC website.
• Assists the Retention Specialist Supervisor in developing goals and objectives as well as implementing tools to effectively measure program and staff performance.
• Responsible for implementing and monitoring localized retention plans.
• Responsible for the reduction of voluntary resignations by 5% during each evaluation period.
• Coordinate and instruct training programs as needed at regional training locations and facilities throughout the State at various locations.
• Organize and coordinate employee recognition events throughout the department.
• Works closely with Wardens, Division Directors, and State Personnel staff to design, implement, and evaluate strategies for employee engagement.
• Responsible for remaining current on any departmental and or state policy changes.
• Prepares and develops reports.
• Ensures adherence to State Standardized Policies, Departmental Policies and Operational Procedures.
• Assists in performing special projects/assignments as directed by Workforce Engagement Management Team.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid new parent leave
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected]
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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