Regional Lead Jobs in Vermont

Overview

The Regional PREA Compliance Manager positions involve supervisory work site to ensure PREA Compliance. Managers work with facilities to supervise compliance with the federal PREA Standards.

Duties involve work to ensure department compliance with the federal PREA standards. This includes audit preparation, and training delivers to department staff and contractors as appropriate.

Considerable knowledge of the federal PREA standards, knowledge and experience with correctional systems, conducting audits, conducting investigations, and training. Considerable organization skills and the ability to conduct audits and produce recommendations to ensure compliance to standards.

This position reports to the PREA and Constituent Services Unit Director at Central Office. The positions will be located out of central office. The position will involve travel and will spend considerable time at their assigned facilities. Opportunities to telework when appropriate. There are two positions. Each position will be responsible for three assigned Corrections Facilities. The duties and geographic locations will be split accordingly.

Who May Apply

This position, PREA Regional Compliance Manager (Job Requisition #55216), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact James.Rice@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

This position is based in a professional office setting but also works at all DOC work locations. Travel to field offices, correctional facilities, and other administrative offices. This position requires the incumbent to be exposed to extreme levels of vicarious and secondary trauma. Frequent exposure to cases involving rape, sexual misconduct, physical violence, and the trauma associated.

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduation or equivalent AND EITHER three (3) years or more of experience in a role assigned to work in a human service setting on a full-time basis OR three (3) years or more in a protective services or correctional setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a human services, criminal justice or related field.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, except for those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
Special Note: Possession of a valid driver's license is required, and a criminal background check will be performed prior to hire. Certain convictions can be disqualifying.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
• Low cost group life insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.