Correctional Recreation Leader

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Putnamville Correctional Facility:

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Putnamville Correctional Facility promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity and professionalism. The Putnamville Correctional Facility is a medium security Correctional facility for adult males. The Putnamville Correctional Facility is located in Greencastle, Indiana.

The Putnamville Correctional Facility, established in 1914, was known for nearly 70 years as the Indiana State Farm and has been the recipient of several environmental awards. The facility offers educational and work training programs, including training in coding and visual and audio programming through The Last Mile, and other programs focused on education and parenting.

Role Overview
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The Recreation Leader plays a vital role in the rehabilitation and well-being of offenders by leading structured recreational programs within a correctional facility. This position supports the Department of Correction's mission by promoting positive engagement, skill development, and social interaction among offenders, while maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.

Salary Statement
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The salary for this position traditionally starts at $42,900.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plans, initiates, organizes, and conducts recreational activities in one or more of the following program areas: holiday activities, swimming, arts and crafts, and/or softball;
• Works with individual or a small group where inmates are withdrawn and/or resistive to treatment;
• Recommends the purchase of recreation equipment and repairs damaged equipment;
• Maintains necessary records of programs and student evaluations;
• Handles and reports inmate disciplinary problems arising from recreational events;
• Occasionally acts as coordinator in the absence of the Recreation Coordinator;
• Assists in instructing and coordinating the work of subordinates;
• Performs related work as required.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

You must meet the following requirement to be considered for employment:

• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities;
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of an institutional recreation program;
• Specialized knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative program;
• Specialized knowledge of both the basic philosophy of recreation and individual and group behavior;
• Ability to adapt procedures, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations;
• Ability to supervise the activities of inmates;
• Ability to effectively instruct subordinate staff and coordinate their work;
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems;
• Ability to maintain necessary records of programs and student evaluations.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program:
  Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for…