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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Programs Coordinator

Dedham, MA

Job Description

The Programs Coordinator shall follow the chain of command of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and shall report directly to the Director of Education and Programs.

STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists in Creating the Programs Daily Schedule/calendar
  • A Focus on the Offender Management System (OMS) as it relates to Offender participation and movement, including but not limited to creating new classes/programs within OMS, as well as updating Offender Rosters and individual participation on a daily basis;
  • Print out with any notations (room changes/cancellations) on the daily OMS Movement Lists for the Program Officer/Area.
  • Maintain Class Lists and Wait Lists for Programs
  • Attendance Tracking for the Programs Division
  • Using OMS, assist in scheduling inmates for non-weekly movement, i.e. parole and reentry as an example.
  • Coordinate with Institutional Parole when an inmate is mandated to attend a certain class/programs in order to be granted Parole. Provide information to Parole, such as updates as to attendance also providing copies of Program Certificates.
  • Create program completion certificates once an inmate finishes a class. Distribute copies to both inmates, staff and the records department. Constant up to date Filings;
  • Proof and print class rosters for all part time instructors.
  • Documenting Daily Movement issues with enemies. Coordinate to resolve enemies schedules as much as possible so that each person has equal opportunities to come to attend programming;
  • Create the Class Lists based upon Classification results and End of Sentence dates;
  • Input Good Time for the Programs Division.
  • Track monthly statistics for programs division, an example, Number of classes each program has held; Inmate attendance; Number of inmates in that month, completions and the waitlist for a particular month;
  • Create monthly religious calendars along with weekly signup sheets for religious and library services;
  • Statistical tracking of all religious services;
  • Monthly ACA Outcome Measures - Track the outcome measures for each month for Programs and input information from various departments for the Accreditation Department;
  • OMS Super User - Assist Programs and Education when needed with guidance;
  • Support the Director of Education in all efforts of the coordination of Education and Programs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
  • The Sheriff of Norfolk County reserves the right to add or delete from these responsibilities.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

Communication skills

Constant business contact with people

Frequent communication of data

Occasional direction, control and planning activity

Frequent making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria

Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

Frequent performing repetitive or similar work

Occasional performing under stress

Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies Seldom noise

Seldom slippery floor hazard

Frequent sitting

Occasional standing

Occasional walking

Seldom kneeling

Seldom crouching/stooping

Seldom squatting

Seldom lifting (max. 40 lbs.)

Seldom carrying (max'. 40 lbs.)

Seldom pushing

Seldom pulling

Seldom reaching

Occasional handling

Seldom feeling

Specifics (i.e. distance, length of time, height, force, manipulation, sensitivity) will be provided upon request

Variably-paced

HOURS OF WORK:

40 Hours per week. These hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.

LOCATION:

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office

200 West Street

Dedham, MA 02026

BENEFITS:

  • Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Tuition Remission
  • Union Membership
  • Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Vacation/Personal/Sick Benefits
  • Paid Holidays/Comp
  • Stipends for Longevity & Fitness


Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred
  • Must be computer proficient
  • Willingness and ability to work on a varied number of simultaneous projects
  • Must have a valid Massachusetts Driver's License

Client-provided location(s): Dedham, MA, USA
Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250000Q8
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Pension
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program