Administrative and coordinating work involving the planning, development, implementation and operation of client rehabilitation and staff development programs within the Department of Corrections. Work is performed under the general direction of the Corrections Program Services Director with frequent need for interaction with other departmental and agency administrators, correctional institution staff, members of the criminal justice system, and other resources, both public and private.
Supervision is exercised over both program and institutional staff on regular and or project basis.
The role and specific duties may extend to the whole area of corrections program services, including inmate medical health services, probation and parole, volunteer programs services, other specialized contactual services, joint program liaison with other departments agencies, and Vermont Correctional Industries. The scope of inmate programming includes the coordination of case planning standards and services, case management, formal education classes, vocational training, recreational services, mental health, health care and other related services. Assists in the identification and development of resources of use to inmate service programs. Organizes and develops activities to facilitate program relationships between the department, community based resources and systems, human service departments and the criminal justice system. Advises and provides the Director with data to improve the functioning of programs.