Correctional Program Coordinator - Community Linkage (Central Office Float) Job at State of Ohio Jobs
State of Ohio Jobs Columbus, OH 43215
$25.73 an hour
Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Work Locations
: James A Rhodes Office Tower 8 30 East Broad Street 8th Floor Columbus 43215
Organization
: Mental Health & Addiction Services
Classified Indicator
: Classified
Bargaining Unit / Exempt
: Bargaining Unit
Schedule
: Full-time
Work Hours
: M-F; day shift
Compensation
: 25.73
Unposting Date
: May 29, 2023, 10:59:00 PM
Job Function
: Mental Health
Agency Contact Information
: 614-607-2534
Correctional Program Coordinator - Community Linkage (Central Office Float)
(230004IX)
Job Duties
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (
OhioMHAS
) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all
Ohioans
.
Correctional Program Coordinator
Job location:
Report in Location:
Central Office with coverage to include other locations as assigned
30 E. Broad St., 8th Floor
Columbus Ohio 43215
Franklin County
Are you a qualified, licensed clinical professional?
Do you want to help men, women, and youth in prison secure linkage services aiding in their successful reentry to the community?
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
The
Correctional Program Coordinator
may be a great fit for you!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
The Bureau of Criminal Justice works with the offender to identify behavioral healthcare needs as they reintegrate back into the community, providing linkage to quality treatment and recovery supports.
Duties of the
Correctional Program Coordinator
include:
At assigned correctional institution(s) and/or Adult Parole Authority regions, provide biopsychosocial assessments and referral services to the severe and persistent mentally ill and/or addiction clients soon to be released or post release from a correctional facility
Complete Social Security/Disability Applications, Assessments, and Community Referral Packets with this designated population
Coordinating and collaborating with prison staff and community stakeholders
Schedule is Monday-Friday with day shift hours
Qualified applicants should also possess:
the ability to write reports well
strong organizational and computer skills
excellent customer service skills and communication abilities
be able to have brief interactions with clients coordinating their linkage services
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
Qualifications
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
Background Check Information
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
- Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
- Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
- Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
Major Worker Characteristics
Knowledge of public relations, assigned responsibility for establishing & sustaining beneficial business relationships or establishing & projecting acceptable public image; *agency policies & procedures; counseling, interviewing; social sciences (social welfare).
Skill in word processing (Microsoft office, eCW*); equipment operation (copier, fax).
Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; understand practical field of study; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; deal with many variables and determine specific action; recognize safety warnings; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; gather, collect and classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; develop good rapport with inmates and/or patients.
(*) Developed after employment.
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to potentially dangerous inmates; may be required to work weekends, evening shift & travel.
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
All answers to the supplemental questions must be answered completely and supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application. The candidate must clearly show how the minimum qualification are met. All education and experience are subject to verification.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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