CORRECTIONS AGENT/SENIOR/CAREER

MN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DOC) - MAHNOMEN

Position Objective/Overview:

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Two (2) positions will be filled by consideration of all applicants to this posting.

A Corrections Agent contributes to a safer Minnesota by providing supervisory, referral and intervention services to individuals under supervision in order to transform lives.

This Corrections Agent will be responsible for a mixed caseload of enhanced and medium client supervision in Mahnomen County. 

This position has contact with criminal justice involved people.

Corrections Agents provide investigative services to the court/releasing authority and supervisory and/or referral services to clients in order to protect public safety and facilitate law-abiding behavior. Job duties include completing assessments in order to determine/recommend appropriate supervision levels; preparing case plans; supervising clients to monitor behavior and compliance with probation/releasing authority conditions; completing progress reports and apprehension/detention orders; and testifying in court as needed.  Corrections Agent positions also prepare diagnostic, pre- and post-dispositional investigation reports to be used by the courts, correctional staff and releasing authority to make appropriate sentencing, case planning and releasing decisions.

Please note:  This vacancy may be filled at the Corrections Agent, Corrections Agent Senior or Corrections Agent Career level.  Minnesota county employees working as a Probation Officer/Senior/Career may be eligible for an intergovernmental transfer or hire to a comparable level as a Corrections Agent/Senior/Career.  Current or former Corrections Agent/Senior/Career employees in the Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) may also be eligible for appointment to this position at a comparable level.

CLOSING DATE: May 20, 2021

Minimum Qualifications:

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VILLAGE RANCH, INC. – COKATO, MN

Position Objective/Overview:

Village Ranch, Inc. is seeking to hire full-time and part-time RESIDENTIAL COUNSELORS in our Cokato male residential facility. This position is the primary resident contact staff responsible for providing care and supervision ensuring resident's safety and well-being.

This role would require a rotating shift working 2PM-midnight during the week and every other weekend. Some possible overnights. Schedule may change to some daytime hours during the summer when school is not in session. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background study as required by MN Department of Human Services.

Hourly wage starts at $18/hour. 

Experience working with youth is preferred.

Job Type: part-time and full-time

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Bill Salmela bill.salmela@villageranchinc.org

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

VILLAGE RANCH, INC. – COKATO, MN

Position Objective/Overview:

Village Ranch, Inc. is seeking to hire a full-time PROGRAM COORDINATORS in our Cokato residential facility for adolescent males. This position provides direct support to Program Managers in the supervision of Residential Counselors and daily one on one care for residents. These responsibilities include guidance of difficult behaviors and critical decision making while dealing with residents. Also responsible for management of residents, scheduling staff, staff supervision, writing reports and evaluations, record keeping and monitoring of medications, along with keeping Program Managers informed of all resident and staff concerns.

This role may require working evening shifts during the week, weekend shifts, and/or daytime hours during school holidays and summer when school is not in session. Must be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a background study as required by MN Department of Human Services.

Minimum Qualifications:

College degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Hourly wage ranges from $20-$25 per hour depending on experience.

Our full-time benefits include health, dental and vision insurance options, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement plan and more!

To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Bill Salmela bill.salmela@villageranchinc.org

SENTENCING TO SERVICE CREW LEADER – MINNESOTA SOUTHEAST AREA

MN DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DOC)

Position Objective/Overview:

This position supervises a Sentencing to Service (STS) work crew in LeSueur County and Waseca County.  This includes training and leading crew members; coordinating, planning and organizing projects; maintaining and accounting for equipment; interacting with local and state units of government and non-profit agencies; and report writing.  The nature of the work is environment and human services oriented with emphasis on positive work values and community accomplishments.

This is a physically demanding working position, which requires the crew leader to be able to perform all tasks along with the crew members.  The scheduling of workdays is necessary to accommodate clients and project managers and may include weekends, which would include working four (4) ten (10)  hour days per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

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