Central Office Rentry Coordinator

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

This position will domicile at the MVE Building at 1717 Industrial Drive in Jefferson City.

The position will serve as a Reentry Coordinator and provide guidance for the Missouri Department of Corrections regarding Reentry Services. The position will engage with representatives from partnering state departments, reentry providers, and local community stakeholders state-wide. The position will largely be responsible for processing of source documents including but not limited to Birth Certificates and Social Security Cards. There will also be some work with state and federal benefit processes i.e. Medicaid, SNAP, and Social Security Disability. Through this role you will play an essential function through assisting individuals with reintegration and the reduction of barriers, as well as enhancing public safety in the state of Missouri. Daily work schedule will range from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. There may be some occasional travel as well as on rare occasion some evening and weekend work. This is not a remote position.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: developing and monitoring service delivery, conducting training programs and providing assistance to facilities and agencies in identifying and overcoming barriers to identification obtainment and service/program enrollment.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires three or more years of experience with the Missouri Department of Corrections or another correctional agency. Experience with the Missouri workforce systems, social services and community partnerships may be substituted for correctional experience.

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university may substitute on a year-to-year basis for the required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year)

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• An understanding of the Department of Corrections structure, strategic plan and mission.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work with constituents, employers and community stakeholders.

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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