Corrections Workforce Development Coordinator

Overview

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.

Who May Apply

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

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.

Environmental Factors

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special Requirements

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