Correctional Program Administrator

Salary: $31.48 - $47.30 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44508
Agency: 410 Department of Corrections
Opening Date: 03/11/2025
Closing Date: 3/17/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Staci Ditzer snditzer@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Location: Atherton Treatment Center 2588 W 2365 S West Valley City, Utah 8119
Schedule Code: AX - Employees in supervisory positions - This is a career service exempt at will position.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
If you are interested in working in a highly specialized position, then this job is for you!!
The Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Division is looking for a dedicated individual to fill the position of Correctional Program Administrator for the Atherton Treatment Center.

Principal Duties
This position will oversee the delivery of effective Institutional Substance Use programs and/or Correctional Community Substance Use/ Mental Health programs in the Reentry and Rehabilitation Division.

As the Correctional Program Administrator, you will need to be able to:

• Represent the Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation Substance Use Division in responding to escalated complaints.
• Represent the agency with federal, state, and local government units, in the media, or with private organizations.
• Respond to Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) records requests in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Develop, direct, and evaluate the programs this position supervises.
• Coordinate and implement policy and procedure changes.
• Participate in Reviewing and Implementing Clinical Evidence Based Treatment and monitor Fidelity.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have a Masters or PHD in counseling or social work.
• The model candidate for this position is someone who has 6 years Supervisor or related experience.
• Has experience working in a supervisory role.
• Has been fully licensed for a minimum of 6 years.
• Has excellent personal skills and deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Has the ability to research and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• Use appropriate grammar, tone, and language in written responses.
• Handles stress calmly and professionally.
• Enjoys motivating people and working as a team.
• Develops objectives and specifies the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
This is an excellent opportunity for advancement and to utilize and develop new skills and knowledge in a specialized and fun area within the Department of Corrections Reentry and Rehabilitation divison.

*This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package from day one. You will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide a generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance

The Agency
The Utah Department of Corrections is a dedicated team of professionals who ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link.

Important Note:
This job seeker website and your email address will be the primary source of communication for: Job Offer Acceptance, On-boarding for new hires, and any other communication needed between a job seeker and the recruiter. Please keep your email address and name current and updated at all times.
Responsibilities

Example of Job Duties:

• Provides leadership in establishing and maintain liaisons within the Division, Department, and other public and private organizations engaged with direct Substance Use/ Correctional Mental Health related programs.Excellent Organizational and Supervisory skills needed.
• Will plan, develop, implement and review program policy and fidelity for Substance Use/Correctional Community Mental Health services.

Qualifications

Must be knowledgeable in:

• ASAM patient placement criteria
• DOPL and scope of practice
• Extensive knowledge and skill diagnosing utilizing DSM V Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders
• Ability to network with County substance Use services and community wrap-around services
• Ability to survey substance use programs and content on a wide variety of levels to assure that evidenced based practices and up to date research is guiding the quality of services implemented.

Supplemental Information

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work...
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• This position is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.
• All questions must be answered fully and in the format requested, if applicable. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Entering "see resume" as an answer will be considered an incomplete answer. Cutting and pasting pertinent information from your resume is acceptable, but should be edited to be a precise answer to the question.
• Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Salary will be based on the Career Ladder for current UDC employees.
• Salary ranges specified reflect a minimum starting and top of range dollar amount. Actual rate per hour will be determined by evaluation of qualifications and skills of the individual and the availability of monies through budget and grants or by following DHRM rule.
• NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Employment working in a public safety/law enforcement environment requires: A criminal history check (BCI) that will be conducted before a final offer of employment. *If you are a current or past employee, your file will be reviewed as part of the hiring process.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.

02

As part of this application process, you must upload your resume and references into your profile. Failure to include a resume may result in disqualification. Your answers to the questions on this application must be supported by your resume; otherwise you may not receive credit. "See resume" is not a valid answer to any question.

• I acknowledge that I have read the statements above. I acknowledge that I have read the statements above.

03

This position is working in a correctional facility. Would you be comfortable working within secure areas of this type of facility?

• Yes
• No

04

Preference may be given to applicants who have 6 years experience working with mentally ill individuals who also have criminal charges. Indicate below the years of such experience you have. Your answer will need to be substantiated by your resume.

• Less than one year
• Up to 5 years
• Up to 10 years
• 10+ years

05

Our Ideal candidate will have 6 year's experience and will possess a current Masters or PHD in psychology, counseling or social work.Please select the license you currently possess.

• Masters in psychology
• PHD in psychology
• Masters in Counseling
• Masters in Social Work
• PHD in Counseling
• PHD in Social Work
• Masters or PHD in other field that correlates to the position.
• No Masters or PHD, but have completed higher education

06

In the space provided, please list your license type, license number, and expiration date.
07

Please select how many years experience you have in a supervisory role?

• Less the one year
• Up to 3 years
• Up to 5 years
• Up to 8 years
• Up to 10 years
• 10+ years

08

Describe your work experience while in a supervisory role, including duties, titles, and dates of employment.
09

Do you have experience responding to Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) record requests?

• Yes
• No

10

Describe your GRAMA experience, including where the experience was obtained, titles, and dates of employment.
11

Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

• State of Utah job site (www.governmentjobs.com/careers/utah)
• Referred by a Friend or Family
• Indeed
• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• DWS job website (www.jobs.utah.gov)
• Advertisement (Digital Ad, Billboard, Print, etc.)
• Professional Network (Association, Membership, Work Colleague)
• University Network (Handshake, School Job Board, Career Center, etc.)
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Jobwise
• Other (not listed above)

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