Parole and Community Services Manager

The State of Connecticut Department of Correction is recruiting within the agency for a Parole and Community Services Manager position. This is a full time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday) position in the Parole & Community Services Division. Work location will be determined based on department needs and the incumbent may be assigned to any of the Parole & Community Services District Offices - Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, Norwich or Waterbury.

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Questions about this recruitment and these required documents should be directed to the hiring agency's human resources office:  James.Faulkner@ct.gov or (860) 692-7589.

In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current employee of the Department of Correction, who has permanent state status, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application. 

In the Department of Correction or the Board of Pardons and Paroles, this class is accountable for directing parole and community services programs or distict offices.

Manages parole services in a district office or specialized unit according to policies and procedures; coordinates, plans and manages unit activities; formulates program goals and objectives; develops or assists in development of related policy; interprets and administers pertinent laws; schedules, assigns and evaluates work of staff; prepares or assists in preparation of unit budgets; maintains contact with individuals both within and outside of unit who might impact on program activities; evaluates, audits and makes recommendations on agency programs and operations; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials as assigned; prepares reports and correspondence; assigns and participates in casework involving adult and young adult offenders; advises Parole Officers individually or at group meetings regarding case problems and policy matters; reviews investigation reports, casework reports, requests for warrants, detainers and discharges and violation reports and all other recommendations of officers in assigned district; authorizes arrest and detention of parolees pending review by supervisor; works with administrative staff on all matters pertaining to parole problems in assigned district; reports to director concerning parole problems in district or unit; develops and implements safety and security measures; handles legislative matters relating to agency operations; interprets institutional and field service programs to families of inmates, law enforcement agencies and other interested citizen and professional groups; may investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect; may provide information on agency mission, goals, programs and activities; may carry small caseload of parolees; may be assigned special administrative duties in Board of Parole such as manager responsible for all matters involving interstate transfer, detainment, exchange and extradition of inmates and parolees; may set up hearings for parole releases, parole release revocations and parole release recisions; may be involved with arrests in community; may conduct staff training programs; performs related duties as required.

Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and techniques; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of methods of personal and social adjustment of offenders; considerable knowledge of regulations and procedures governing parole; knowledge of individual and social causes of delinquency; knowledge of sentencing law; knowledge of welfare resources; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; ability to manage comprehensive parole programs; ability to oversee the supervision of offenders in community-based programs which facilitate successful offender reintegration; ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations.

Eight (8) years of experience in parole, probation, community supervision activities, correctional counseling or social work in a correctional or community setting.

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been at the level of Parole Officer 2 or Correctional Counselor Supervisor.

1. College training in corrections, counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in corrections, parole, counseling, criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

Preference shall be given to candidates who possess: 

• considerable experience supervising offenders assigned to a district parole office or specialized unit;
• considerable knowledge, training, and experience performing case management and counseling of offenders in a community setting.  

1. Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current Motor Vehicle Operator license.
2. Incumbents in this class must be able to obtain certification to carry and use weapons including firearms and chemical agents.
3. Incumbents in this class must be able to obtain NCIC/COLLECT certification.
4. Incumbents in this class may be required to speak a foreign language.

In addition to the checking of references a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before names are certified for appointment.

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain sufficient strength, stamina, agility and endurance to perform all the duties of the class.

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to a considerable degree of danger of injury or assault by inmates, parolees or persons engaged in deviant behavior, from automobile or other accidents, communicable infectious diseases, disagreeable environmental conditions, confinment within a dangerous and volatile prison population and may be required to exert considerable physical effort such as working in tiring positions, lifting and restraining of offenders.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.