Correctional Treatment Specialist (Special Population Program Coordinator)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Basic Requirements A. Degree: at least 24 semester hours of coursework in the behavioral or social sciences. OR B. Combination of education and experience: at least 24 semester hours, plus knowledge equivalent to a 4‑year degree, as described above. Evaluation of Education: Courses such as sociology, correctional administration, criminal justice, government/political science, psychology, social work, counseling, and related social or behavioral science courses may satisfy the 24‑semester‑hour requirement. Evaluation of Experience: Experience must have been gained in (1) casework in a correctional institution or other criminal justice setting; (2) counseling in any setting that required diagnostic or treatment planning skills to achieve specific social or occupational goals; or (3) work treating persons in need of social rehabilitation. Education GL‑09: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree. GS‑11: Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Graduate education must have been in corrections or a related field such as criminal justice, sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, or other coursework related to the position. Experience GS‑09 and GS‑11: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position is required. Examples of qualifying experience GL‑09: Experience analyzing and interpreting individual risks and needs to assist with goal setting and target accomplishments; experience with group training using adult learning principles and helping the group apply information presented; experience creating and maintaining group and individual documentation. GS‑11: Experience with trauma‑informed process facilitation: helping the thinking of the group; providing space for open communication; understanding flexible vs. linear leadership; and identifying and encouraging individual insights; experience designing and planning trauma‑informed objectives of group sessions; setting the context and expectations, monitoring the efficiency of the group process and adjusting as necessary; designing group process to match individual participant needs; selecting the proper facilitation techniques; experience identifying underlying participant conflicts and using tension within the group process. Combination of Education and Experience Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience may be used to meet total experience requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade may be combined with experience. This experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. Credit may be given for paid or unpaid experience. Proper credit requires showing the actual time spent in the activities. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System