Job Description
Posting number: 2026-01986
Department: Department of Corrections
Division: Wyoming Womens Center
Job classification: COCP09 - CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Posting type: Open
Categories: Corrections, Social Services
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Join the Wyoming Department of Corrections and become part of the Reentry Unit as a Reentry Specialist at the Wyoming Women’s Center in Lusk, Wyoming. This position plays a critical role in preparing women for successful transitions from incarceration back into communities throughout Wyoming by coordinating reentry services, facilitating Pre-Release programming, building community partnerships, and serving as the primary liaison for Parole Board activities at the facility.
The Reentry Specialist works closely with institutional staff, Probation and Parole, the Wyoming Board of Parole, community providers, and other partners to help address barriers to successful reentry and connect individuals with meaningful resources and opportunities. A unique focus of this position is identifying and developing resources that meet the needs of Wyoming’s female population, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, relationship building, and making a direct impact on successful reentry and public safety.
Why Choose a Career with the Wyoming Department of Corrections?
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- State of Wyoming Pension Plan
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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Human Resource Contact: Deborah.Hale@wyo.gov or 307-777-6136ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- Coordinates case plans for inmates/offenders to include addressing medical and/or mental health needs, support system, sustainable employment, long-term housing, sex offender and substance abuse treatment needs, basic life necessities, and transportation. Includes plan development and comprehensive documentation of plan completion.
- Meets with inmates/offenders to educate and discuss services, transition planning expectations, and local and national resources.
- Prepares and completes necessary documents for cases. Evaluates and audits case plans to ensure procedures and standards are being followed and met.
- Provides informational support for inmates/offenders and case managers to ensure complete and comprehensive case plans, compliance with policies and procedures, and implementation of evidence-based programs.
- Facilitates training and education for caseworkers and/or agents on evidence-based programs and best practices. Includes training content development and delivery.
- Works collaboratively with a variety of agency, state, and federal staff as well as the courts, local law enforcement and local service providers.
- Acts as liaison between the department, governmental agencies, and service providers
- Facilitates offender programs; reviews offender classifications, disciplinary actions, and all phases of the Parole Board.
- Works in conjunction with the Unit Management Team, supplying guidance and advice as well as being directly involved in completion of relevant actions.
- Implements methods and controls to evaluate and improve functions based on Compass, PSI, and evidence-based programs. May administer assessments to inmates/offenders.
- Provides operational guidance, technical assistance and training.
- Monitors accountability and compliance of program participants.
- Travels to various institutions or community corrections facilities to interview and assess inmates or offenders to ensure program or contract compliance.
- Develops and maintains a list of community-based services available to offenders upon or during release; functions as an intermediary between community services and the Department of Corrections.
Examples of duties
KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge and understanding of Wyoming laws and the criminal justice system, probation and parole policies and procedures, parole board policies, and adult community corrections regulations.
- Knowledge of the assessment of criminal risk and needs, treatment interventions, case planning and cognitive-behavioral programming.
- Knowledge of case planning and case management.
- Knowledge of current methods, techniques, and practices for specialized programs.
- Knowledge of correctional counseling methods and practices.
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, and practices of contemporary staff development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Criminal Justice)
Experience:
0-3 years progressive work experience (typically in Correctional Programs)
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years progressive work experience (typically in Correctional Programs)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
Qualifications
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds without assistance.
- Walking constantly
- May have to strike or punch with both arms on an occasional basis.
- Standing regularly, talking/hearing regularly.
- Visual ability to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Pushing/Pulling/Lifting/Grasping regularly.
- Typing/Repetitive motion.
- Visual ability to perform an activity includes analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive repetitive motion.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases.
- Required to function around offenders.
- May be exposed to mechanical or atmospheric hazards periodically.
- The position requires year-round travel, with non-traditional working hours, early mornings, nights, and weekends.
NOTES:
- FLSA: Non-Exempt
- The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. No notice of eligibility will be sent to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
- Agents may be required to rotate to any caseloads within the Division, including, but not limited to, Community Corrections facilities, Intensive Supervision Program, Sex Offenders, Drug Court, or being a Pre-Sentence Investigation Writer.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug-Free Workplace. All staff is subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC per WDOC policy. Successful applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and a drug test prior to the appointment.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. It prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds.
- The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, harassment, and the elimination of prison rape.
- WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.
- The WDOC Field Services uses oleoresin capsicum (OC, pepper spray) as a force alternative. All employees will be directly exposed to OC during their initial training and may be required to carry OC.
- Candidate must complete defensive tactics skills in Krav Maga.
Supplemental information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
