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This position will be located at our Norton Correctional Facility, in Norton 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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Starting salary for this position: $39,852.80/Annual (19.16/Hourly)*
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This position provides sex offender programming using an approved curricula in an adult correctional facility.
This position provides sex offender programming using an approved curricula in an adult correctional facility.
Provides sex offender programing using an approved curriculum, maintaining groups as directed, a minimum of three groups of eight to ten sex offenders who have been assessed as nearing treatment. Works with the SOP team to identify residents for placement in the Sex Offender Program (SOP); forms groups; facilitates groups using an approved curriculum; responds to behavior in groups; tracks progress in groups; prepares reports of progress lo relevant caseload carriers; completes detailed comprehensive program participation summaries of each participant upon completion. Ensures full compliance with the approved curriculum, becoming proficient in the delivery of the curriculum. Ensures programming is evidence-based and delivered with fidelity, participating in fidelity observation, feedback and coaching sessions. Also conducts Advanced Practice groups with completers. Ensures programming is delivered with a warm, empathetic and engaging style, to ensure a therapeutic alliance with participants. Ensures interactions are purposeful and professional, to model pro-social behavior and influence the behavior of the participants.
Monitors and ensures program compliance by participants, including attendance, completion of homework, participation in the group activities, making progress in identifying and addressing risk, skills proficiency, and otherwise fully participating in a positive and pro-social manner. Addresses motivation and responsivity on an ongoing basis. In the course of the groups, the incumbent uses core correctional practices to respond to and help change behavior. Becomes proficient In the use of core correctional practice, with booster and practice sessions as needed, seeking and giving coaching to strengthen capacity in CCP. This includes verbal and written responses, as appropriate. This includes responses during the group, and in one-on-one sessions as appropriate to supplement group work. The incumbent completes risk assessments as directed; and responds to escalations in risk in collaboration with the caseload carrier, supervisor, Clinical Director or other KDOC staff as needed.
Makes entries as needed to reflect progress, and timely completes program participation summaries. Attends trainings and skills building sessions as required. Participates in activities self-identified, with peers, with supervisor, and otherwise as available to build capacity in delivering robust evidence-based groups with fidelity.
Other duties as assigned.
Six months of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Substitution: Bachelor's degree in social work or other social science or counseling field.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must pass a criminal history records check.
Name: Alyssa Cabello
Human Resources - Recruitment Manager
Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov
Name: Daniel Cline
Human Resources - Recruitment Coordinator
Email: Daniel.Cline@ks.gov
Name: Tracy Masters
Human Resources - Benefits Specialist
Email: Tracy.Masters@ks.gov
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