Correctional Rec Leader

Date Posted: Apr 24, 2024

Requisition ID: 442702

Location:

Michigan City, IN, US, 46360

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Indiana State Prison:

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Indiana State Prison promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Indiana State Prison is a maximum security Correctional facility for adult males . The Indiana State Prison is located in Michigan City, Indiana. The Indiana State Prison is the oldest Correctional facility in operations for the Department of Correction, located on 100 acres in Michigan City, Indiana. The Indiana State Prison houses incarcerated individuals with long sentences or individuals convicted of violent crimes.

Role Overview:

As a Correctional Rec Leader at the Indiana State Prison, you will be responsible for working as a part of a team in a maximum-security Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) facility for adult males. During a 7.5-hour shift, you will be responsible for the security of the recreation building, and the safety of the incarcerated individuals during the recreation lines. You will be responsible for implementing daily recreational programs during your shift with added responsibilities communicated to you by the Rec Coordinator.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plans, initiates, organizes, and conducts recreational activities in one or more of the following program areas: holiday activities, swimming, arts and crafts, and/or softball;

• Works with individual or a small group where inmates are withdrawn and/or resistive to treatment;

• Assists in directing volunteers in recreation;

• Recommends the purchase of recreation equipment and repairs damaged equipment;

• Maintains necessary records of programs and student evaluations;

• Handles and reports inmate disciplinary problems arising from recreational events;

• Occasionally acts as coordinator in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator;

• Assists in instructing and coordinating the work of subordinates;

• Performs related work as required.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities;

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of an institutional recreation program;

• Specialized knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative program;

• Specialized knowledge of both the basic philosophy of recreation and individual and group behavior;

• Ability to adapt procedures, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations;

• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates;

• Ability to effectively instruct subordinate staff and coordinate their work;

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems;

• Ability to maintain necessary records of programs and student evaluations.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

  Equal Employment Opportunity:

  The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

  If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

  The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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