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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 interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.
Next level benefits at the State of Indiana are here! Be sure to review our expanded benefit package offerings below.
About the Indiana Department of Correction:
We promote public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. As the model of best correctional practices, we strive to return productive citizens to our communities and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism.
Salary Information:
This role starts at a base salary of $59,800.00.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
- Expertise in using juvenile justice research results in policy development and strategic planning
- Responsible for oversight of the grant applications and grant agreements for Juvenile Community Corrections programs and Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative programs
- Provides guidance and supervision to the positions of Director of Juvenile Community-Based Alternative Programs and Director of Juvenile Detention Inspections
- Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of IDOC policies and procedures related to juvenile community-based grant programs
- Assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of performance-based measures for grant funds distributed to county agencies to support JCC and JDAI
- Monitors and evaluates grant-funded programs to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, statutory requirements, evidence-based practices, state-established guidelines, and policy/procedure
- Collaborates and communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including the courts, county juvenile justice agencies, and JDAI staff and team members
- Remains current on legislation and national trends and research in juvenile justice practices, as well as evidence-based practices to ensure State policies and procedures are being implemented in conjunction with national industry standards
- Communicates via one-on-one discussions, and group presentations, and participates in conferences
- Oversees the inspections of juvenile detention centers for compliance with the Indiana Standards for Juvenile Detention
- Completes performance appraisals, approves leave requests, administers discipline, and participates in the hiring process for subordinate staff
- Assists detention personnel as requested regarding State inspections and ACA audits
- Assists with training on the Indiana Standards for Juvenile Detention
- Responsible for completion of the overall inspection instrument and for the maintenance of the underlying documentation
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee’s activities, duties, or responsibilities. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field
* Two years experience in the appropriate field(s) (e.g. juvenile justice, child welfare, community correction, social work, youth-serving, and/or conducting research) - Knowledge and skill to develop program goals and objectives
- Knowledge and skill to develop policy and procedure
- Knowledge of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system research, evidence-based practices, and related community services
- Ability to think critically, analytically, and independently, as well as communicate effectively and make persuasive arguments, to contribute to and lead discussions
- Detailed knowledge of Indiana Standards for Juvenile Detention and the American Correctional Standards for juvenile correction and detention facilities
- Extensive knowledge of the juvenile detention centers in the State and juvenile correctional facilities for the Indiana Department of Correction
- Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle within the State of Indiana
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of environmental and public health statutes
- Working knowledge of worker’s compensation
- Extensive knowledge of OSHA requirements
- Working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Detailed knowledge of all Department of Correction policies and procedures
- The ability to interpret court decisions
What You’ll Need for Success:
- Establishes program goals, priorities, and methodology;
- Extensive knowledge of an entire program area;
- Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references, including Federal and State laws governing the programs;
- Extensive knowledge of the organization of the agency and State and Federal agencies dealing with the programs;
- Working knowledge of accounting and budget principles;
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, interpret and correlate very technical material and make recommendations on implementation in current programs;
- Ability to develop and implement new regulations and policies and discern any far-reaching implications;
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with Federal and State agencies.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.
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 program (offers premium discount for the medical plan and gift cards);
- 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.
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