Recreation Coordinator (Intramurals) jobs in Vermont

Overview

The Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for a Recreational Services Coordinator in St. Albans. Rec Services Coordinators are in charge of planning, developing, administering, and coordinating a recreation and leisure skills program involving use of volunteer services at a correctional facility. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior. In this role, you'll develop an offender's individual leisure plan which includes, but is not limited to, group education, individual leisure counseling and participation in specific recreation activities. Rec Services Coordinators also monitor and coache offenders about appropriate use of their leisure time. You'll assist the offender in the implementation of a community recreation and leisure time plan and establishe links to the community for recruiting volunteers to work with offenders in a correctional facility and in the community after release

Who May Apply

This position, Recreation Services Coordinator (Job Requisition #49621), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Desiree.Paquette@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

Duties are performed primarily within an institutional setting. Incumbents must possess considerable interpersonal human relations skills, including patience, understanding, and humor, to deal effectively with the institutions inmate population and other staff members. Emotional and mental stability is required. Significant interaction with inmates is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in recreation, physical education, or therapeutic recreation.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in social services, organizing a community recreation program, education, or a related human services program, including supervisory or coordinating responsibilities.

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.

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, with the exception of 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.

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 and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• 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.