Corrections Program Services Director

Overview

The Vermont Department of Corrections is seeking a strategic, experienced leader to serve as Program Services Director, overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of statewide offender programs. This senior leadership-level role includes leadership of services for offenders including women's services, work programs, and behavioral change initiatives (e.g., domestic violence, sexual offending, and violence prevention). The Director also provides administrative oversight of the Community High School of Vermont (CHSVT), ensuring its successful integration into the corrections system.

The position requires high-level collaboration with Department executives, policy development, resource and personnel management, and active participation in strategic planning. The Director plays a key role in aligning correctional programming with agency-wide goals, emphasizing customer service, holistic care, strengths-based relationships, and results orientation.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, the Director exercises independent judgment in both routine and emergency situations, representing the Department in legislative, media, and national professional settings.

Who May Apply

This position, Corrections Program Services Director (Job Requisition #53496) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Cheyenne.Steventon@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 mainly in a standard office setting, but with significant need for meetings at correctional facilities and in community settings. Private means of transportation must be available for required travel. The nature of the duties may entail significant amounts of evening and weekend activity. Pressure of deadlines, budgetary constraints, need for program revisions, and interaction with staff who may promote different concepts and objectives are frequent aspects of the role. Involvement in adversary hearings and court cases may occur. Although direct contact with inmates is limited, such situations may arise, creating a potential for physical assault and injury.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in psychology, social work, public administration, education, criminal justice or a related human services field AND three (3) or more years of experience in a human services or criminal justice program management.

OR

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, public administration, education, criminal justice or a related human services field AND five (5) or more years of experience in a human services or criminal justice program management.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory or managerial experience in corrections. Professional level program services experience in correctional education and / or correctional workforce development and / or services for women offenders and / or cognitive behavioral programs for offenders addressing violence, sex offense, and domestic abuse.

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.

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.

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 : 12 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

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

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.