at State of Vermont in Newport, Vermont, United States
Job Description
OverviewTh Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for a Workforce Development Coordinator to work out of Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport.
In this role you will be in charge of 3 key components.
Staff Leadership & Supervision
- Oversee Vocational Instructors, including conducting annual evaluations, approving timesheets/leave, and facilitating supervision meetings.
- Mentor new staff, participate in the hiring process, and track professional certifications to ensure compliance.
- Implement programming safely and maintain tool/equipment inventory.
Workforce Development
- Provide orientation and assessment for individuals entering the program.
- Develop vocational plans using assessment data to identify high-priority participants for services.
- Determine quarterly vocational course offerings, develop schedules, and pilot new vocational initiatives.
Coordination
- Coordinate vocational services with Risk Intervention Services local team.
- Coordinate projects and enrichment events with community partners and the facility.
- Coordinate transition services with stakeholders and community partners.
- Collaborate with coordinators at other sites to ensure continuity of services when individuals are transferred.
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Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a variety of settings including Department of Corrections Facilities, State offices, educational institutions, employer worksites, local & state cross disciplinary groups, and community service providers. Substantial travel is required, for which a State of Vermont Fleet vehicle will be issued. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required.
