Location: Augusta,Maine,United States
Restorative Practices Manager – Public Service Manager I
AGENCY ONLY
Code: MO28
Grade: 28
Pay: $66,206.40 - $94,057.60 annually
035004036
Open: December 19, 29024
Close: January 7, 2025
CURRENT VACANCY INFORMATION
Maine Department of Corrections (MDOC) is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual for the position of Restorative Practices Manager (PSM I). This position is key to ensuring that all adult and juvenile residents have access to a fair, equitable, and supportive environment leading to their successful reintegration into society. This position has some remote flexibility and requires statewide travel to Central Office in Augusta and to State correctional facilities in South Portland, Windham, Warren, Charleston, and occasionally to Machiasport, ME.
MDOC is transforming the corrections system to better serve Maine’s communities through the Maine Model of Corrections. Our approach focuses on promoting the safety of staff, residents, and clients, while eliminating barriers to meaningful rehabilitative opportunities. We embrace restorative justice practices to help justice-involved individuals gain essential skills, such as education, treatment, and job training, that empower them to become productive, contributing members of their communities.
We are looking for a team-oriented, professional individual with strong integrity and ethics to join our mission of rebuilding lives. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting individuals in their journey toward rehabilitation, we would love to hear from you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will oversee and coordinate the operations and delivery of Restorative Practice initiatives within correctional facilities. Key responsibilities include implementing, monitoring, and evaluating program effectiveness; establishing community partnerships and resources; providing training; acting as a liaison between the facility, residents, communities, and victims; and conducting research to enhance and expand program effectiveness.
The successful candidate will oversee the supervision and training of Restorative Justice Coordinators at each facility. This will include training staff and residents in restorative practices as well as facilitating restorative group circles and other programming. Additionally, this role will manage the ongoing development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of the Department's Restorative Justice programming. This includes contract oversight and compliance, and creating program policies, guidelines, procedures, and protocols to maximize its impact.
Desirable Knowledge and Abilities
(These are required to successfully perform assigned work and may be learned after hire).
Knowledge of:
·Development, behavior, and methods of providing habilitative, rehabilitative, and socialization practices.
·Agency policies and standard operating procedures.
·Evidence-based principles and practices.
·Restorative justice theory, practice, and their application in providing adult and juvenile rehabilitative programs.
·Community resources and support services.
·Methods and techniques of establishing work standards and work simplification.
·On-the-job training methods, techniques, and practices.
Ability to:
·Apply seasoned interpersonal skills and facilitate group dynamics.
·Develop and execute complex program and strategic goals in a dynamic environment.
·Guide and lead individuals in group settings and subprogram activities.
·Communicate effectively.
·Write clearly and effectively.
·Establish, coordinate, and maintain effective working relationships.
·Draft or complete standardized documents, forms, and reports.
·Develop and implement training.
·Analyze facts and information, reach logical conclusions, and make sound determinations.
·Oversee and coordinate program activities and functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
·Education, training, and/or experience in a behavioral science, human services, social science, criminal justice area, or a closely related field
– OR –
·Directly related experience working with people in a treatment and/or correctional setting.
BENEFITS
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
- Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage– The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit– Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
- Dental Insurance– The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
- Retirement Plan– The State of Maine contributes 13.9% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
- Gym Membership Reimbursement– Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts– Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness– The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
- Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive four weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation– Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
- Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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