Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE Job ID: 32990
Agency: Corrections - Behavioral Health
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Salary: $25.06 to $31.31 Hourly, depending on experience
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .
The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI3Hwg99jTg&t=9s .
This position serves the offender population by assisting with reentry efforts, particularly regarding any behavioral health related services or appointments that need to be arranged prior to release.
Why the Department of Corrections? At the Department of Corrections (DOC), we have an opportunity to make a difference. As a Department of Corrections employee, you will have a chance to experience:
- Creativity - We are always looking for innovative ideas to help us achieve improved outcomes.
- Making a difference - You will have an opportunity to make a difference in the life of fellow South Dakotans.
- Professional development - We provide valuable trainings to ensure well-trained staff that are competent, accountable, and empowered and will assist you in reaching your career goals.
- Teamwork - In a team-oriented approach, you will have the ability to work cooperatively with others in a friendly work environment to achieve shared goals.
What you will do: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - serves as part of a multi-disciplinary reentry team, focusing on behavioral health topics that may pertain to the offender's release from prison;
- accesses and utilizes different management systems and offender information databases in order to help offenders plan for life after prison;
- prepares and provides necessary information and documentation for receiving units, facilities, or agencies;
- communicates with representatives of community agencies in order to set up bed dates and appointments for offenders;
- documents electronically in an accurate and timely manner to contribute to our system of comprehensive offender behavioral health records;
- utilizes telehealth capabilities to work directly with multidisciplinary correctional staff and offenders; (please note that this is primarily a desk job, but that intermittent travel may be required)
- communicates and responds to reentry related complaints, problems, and concerns;
- responsible for maintaining standards of the program or work unit through compliance with all applicable professional, departmental, organizational and unit standards;
- promotes and is accountable for the safety and security of the clinical and correctional environment through conscientious observations, and sensitive item contraband control (when working within correctional facilities)
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants who possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a behavioral health concentration or human services equivalent. Other preferred qualifications include experience working with corrections-involved clients and/or experience working with people who have behavioral health needs. An intimate knowledge and understanding of available community resources and evidence-based practices is also important.
Required Competencies: - ability to communicate with offenders and staff regarding the topic of behavioral health care;
- ability to interpret and apply clinical documentation;
- ability to work independently, but collaborate effectively with the larger reentry team;
- excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across facility programs and with external stakeholders;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- ability to work with a diverse population of offenders;
- strong organizing, planning and prioritizing skills;
- keen ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility;
- ability to be creative when faced with obstacles and barriers;
- ability to read and comprehend the English language;
- ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing;
- ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind.
Conditions of Employment: The SD DOC is committed to a work environment free from illegal drugs and alcohol. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, urine drug screen and the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Individuals selected for the position will have the opportunity to carry Oleoresin Capsicum (OC/pepper spray) if desired. If OC spray is carried, the staff carrying OC spay will be required to have direct (level 1) exposure during the training program. Individuals selected for the position must successfully complete a written and practical self-defense exam and successfully complete CPR to AHA guidelines - this includes successful completion of the practical/hands on portion as well as the written exam. Selected individuals must possess the physical ability to successfully complete the practical self-defense exam, which involves the following:
- lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist;
- stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down;
- use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows;
- withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows;
- rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic;
- get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions;
Additionally, TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire.
Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume. This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2EX
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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