Classification and Treatment Officer

About the Role

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Reentry is recognized for offering offenders "A second chance to make a first impression." The mission of Reentry is to make Kentucky safer by reducing recidivism rates. As a Classification and Treatment Officer, you will be heavily involved in the planning, facilitating, and evaluation of prerelease services for the reentry of offenders into the community.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in the evaluation and assessment of potential reentry needs of inmates in a correctional setting.
• Enhances community involvement with the offender population by connecting offenders with providers that will assist them upon release.
• Monitors and facilitates PORTAL New Directions, Moral Recognition Therapy, and pre-release programming as needed.
• Prepares monthly reports.
• Maintains files according to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department and division

Requirements

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: None required, but additional experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will also substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting within a correctional institution.

Pay

Salary: $52,501.44 Annually

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week, eligible for overtime pay.

Location: 3111 Spurr Road, Lexington, KY 40511

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME

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