Juvenile Detention Officer

Job Description

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Position: Pendleton Transition Coordinator

Department: IDOC

Location: 9310 South State Road 67, Pendleton, IN 46064

Duration: 8+ Months (Possibility of Extension)

On-Site

• Position is on-site, Monday thru Friday.
• This position requires the ability to successfully pass CAI and DOC background checks including a drug screen, TB test, DCS check and fingerprinting. 
• Position is located in a juvenile correctional facility and may be required to supervise students in the classroom in the absence of the classroom teacher.

• The Transition Specialist for Indiana's Department of Correction: Division of Youth Services provides oversight to all transition-related practices in the State's juvenile correctional facilities.

Job Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Facilitate the implementation of a life skills curriculum, titled Next Steps.
• Utilize the Transition Coordinator Handbook in an effort to standardize the transition practices.
• Evaluate the five "Transition Consultations" to be completed by every student under the guidance of an assigned teacher.
• Participate on a weekly basis in Administrative Release Committees (ARC) in each facility to confirm and reinforce the student's reentry plans.
• Do the Follow Up Phone Calls to released youth at 1, 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
• The Transition Coordinators will represent the Indiana Department of Correction- Division of Youth Services at many conferences and meetings.
• The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of a partnership with Indiana's Department of Workforce Development, HIRE, and Indiana University’s HOPE Mentoring.
• The Transition Coordinators will assist in the development of the individualized Education Learning Plan for each youth upon entry at the facility.
• Work with state, county and private agencies to provide re-entry servicers for youth transitioning back into the community.
• Assist students with obtaining social security cards, state identification, driver’s license, birth certificates, and additional documentation.
• Assist students with transitioning back to public schools
• Assist students with employment, apprenticeship programs, and military service information

Requires skills :

• Ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with training, coaching or guiding youth.
• Experience collaborating and creating initiatives.
• Experience as a spokesperson at events.
• Experience with building relationships and partnerships to leverage resources and services.

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nLeague provides one of the most advanced and professional staffing solutions in the United States for temporary and regular staffing. Our access to a large database of staffing resources is backed by a time-tested HR management system that makes your deployment of staffing a pleasure.\r \r With over 2,500+ staff already deployed across various industries, nleague is working hard to increase its presence across the country. With offices covering USA and India, we can offer the perfect staffing solutions for you with workers that are sourced locally and trained for your requirements.