Program Coordinator Level II (2 positions)

Job Responsibilities

 Under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator II:

• The position provides counsel, program oversight, evidence based program instruction, and case management to offenders.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of agency approved programs, and develops working relationships with other agencies and volunteers.
• Develops professional relationships with inmates to become trusted mechanisms of support.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of Agency sanctioned programs and specialized housing. 
• This may include the development of policy to establish standardized principles and procedures.
• Assists the Program Coordinator II with the hands on development of specialized programs.
• Conducts program specific lectures/instruction, oversees institutional programs, participates in Town Hall Meetings, gives counsel to inmates in groups or one on one.
• Provides guidance to volunteers who provide, or want to provide, programming opportunities within SCDC.
• Coordinates with state/local partners to coordinate effective pre-release services for inmates returning to the community.
• Completes assessments to evaluate the ongoing progress of programs and participants.
• Develops and implements pre-release case plans in collaboration with the client, identifying discharge outcomes and potential intervention strategies, ensures client's confidentiality and client's rights are maintained.
• Participates on multi-disciplinary/treatment team for the purpose of program evaluation and case management consultation.  Participates in staff meetings and attends training as required.
• Completes and submits assigned monthly reports as requested for supervisory review.
• Assists in special projects as needed.  Performs other duties, upon the request of the Warden, which benefits the mission of the institution.
• Initiates conversations with community leaders, which might help local institutions develop and/or maintain programs behind the fence.

Must succesfully complete 3 week SCDC Basic Training upon hire.
Employee will have contact with inmates on a daily basis.