Veterans Staffing
Recreation Services Coordinator
The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking for a Recreation Services Coordinator to work at Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland. As the Rec Services coordinator, you will: Prepare and maintain a recreational budget Run recreations as needed both indoor & outdoor, morning and afternoon Maintain gym and yard equipment Inventory, and order supplies Oversee the ICS table system, coordinating with central office and ICS services Distribute canteen with the Volunteer Services Coordinator each week Supervise the front office cleaner This is a full time position, Monday through Friday from 8a-4p, with holidays off. You will perform other duties directed by superiors. 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. There are constant risks of assault by incarcerated individuals, threats of grievance/lawsuits/litigation due to the rec fund, property issues, directive and property compliance, mental stress, emotional stress, tension, weather/outdoor related hazards are possible and likely, exposure to biohazard/Covid related illnesses, cuts/falls, exposure to cleaning and other chemicals. Minimum Qualifications: High School degree/equivalent or higher and one (1) or more years of experience working in physical education, or a recreation program or comparable program/organization. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in physical education, recreation services or a related field. Experience working in a correctional or similar institution. 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. Certification Requirements: Non-Lethal Use of Force, Fire Safety, Suicide Prevention, Advanced Communication Techniques, CPR and First Aid. 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. Total Compensation: As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but its more than a paycheck. The States 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: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave.
The Vermont Department of Corrections is looking for a Recreation Services Coordinator to work at Marble Valley Correctional Facility in Rutland. As the Rec Services coordinator, you will: Prepare and maintain a recreational budget Run recreations as needed both indoor & outdoor, morning and afternoon Maintain gym and yard equipment Inventory, and order supplies Oversee the ICS table system, coordinating with central office and ICS services Distribute canteen with the Volunteer Services Coordinator each week Supervise the front office cleaner This is a full time position, Monday through Friday from 8a-4p, with holidays off. You will perform other duties directed by superiors. 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. There are constant risks of assault by incarcerated individuals, threats of grievance/lawsuits/litigation due to the rec fund, property issues, directive and property compliance, mental stress, emotional stress, tension, weather/outdoor related hazards are possible and likely, exposure to biohazard/Covid related illnesses, cuts/falls, exposure to cleaning and other chemicals. Minimum Qualifications: High School degree/equivalent or higher and one (1) or more years of experience working in physical education, or a recreation program or comparable program/organization. Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree or higher in physical education, recreation services or a related field. Experience working in a correctional or similar institution. 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. Certification Requirements: Non-Lethal Use of Force, Fire Safety, Suicide Prevention, Advanced Communication Techniques, CPR and First Aid. 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. Total Compensation: As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but its more than a paycheck. The States 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: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan State Paid Family and Medical Leave.