PC II-Program Specialist

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: Req.#218926Job Posting closes:Monday, December 22, 2025Agency Information:Kansas Department of CorrectionsOur Mission: Partnering to Promote Safety and Responsibility through Best Practices.Our Vision: Transforming Lives for the Safety of All.Our Beliefs: Our employees are our most influential resource. Everyone has worth and will be treated with dignity and respect through our words and actions. Everyone deserves compassion, empathy, and support. Everyone has the potential for future success through effective development and support. Transformative change is accomplished through teamwork and collaboration. Trust, honesty and transparency are essential to our success. 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For more information about E-Verify, please visit E- For information about your rights under the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER), please visit KDOC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.About the Position: PC II - Program Specialist, Req.#218926This position will be located at our Lansing Correctional Facility, in Leavenworth County.Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirementsClassified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified ServiceFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularWork Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through FridayEligible to Receive Benefits: YesFollow KDOC on Social MediaFacebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube#PATHWAY4SUCCESSStarting Salary for this position: $46,092.80/Annual ($22.16/Hr.)*Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.Employment BenefitsComprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverageSick & Vacation leaveWork-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leavePaid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)Fitness Centers in select locationsEmployee discounts with the STAR ProgramRetirement and deferred compensation programsVisit the Employee Benefits page for more information…Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesPosition Summary:As part of the Risk Reduction & Reentry (R3) program, this position develops and implements strategies to implement quality programming for all risk levels, and also assists in providing programming to adult male residents at Lansing Correctional Facility.Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:As directed by the R3 Coordinator, develops and implements strategies to ensure quality programming at LCF for all risk levels, including robust interactive case-plan- grounded referrals; strong groups built with the right mix of high/moderate risk; strict adherence to the curriculum, using it dynamically; every participant participates in every activity, especially role plays; regular effective use of CCP in response to behavior in the group room; extra practices when/as needed; ongoing addressing motivation and behaviors, multi-discipline, to keep engagement and progress; 1:1 extra practices and other interventions, with unit team engaged; midway and end relevant succinct updates; routine and adequate advanced practice; facilitators routinely model pro social behavior in all interactions. This includes identifying resources to be developed, including peer; ensuring booster practices in skills; delivering training to all staff regarding programming; and all other strategies developed for implementation.Assists in delivering programming at LCF. This includes identifying those needing programs; building groups; delivering the curriculum co-facilitating with other programs staff; ensuring an adequate dose of motivation; responding effectively to behavior during groups; following the curriculum closely; doing extra 1:1 sessions as appropriate and necessary; and ensuring robust aftercare, especially Advanced Practice. Ensuring that programming is evidence based and delivered with fidelity. Participating in any training and planning necessary for this work. Work with statewide programs and facility programs staff to review the option of incorporating trauma-informed modules/curriculum/strategies into programming. This position will take the lead on these groups for residents with diagnosed behavioral health needs, including mental health and dually diagnosed substance abuse.Track data and make data entries as necessary, and otherwise maintain data and information related to processes and impact, and provide the information to the statewide reentry team, as requested by the ED of Programs & Risk Reduction.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency's programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.Agency Approved Substitutions: Completion of 60 semester hours of coursework from an accredited college or university, including 12 hours in corrections, criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and three years of experience in the field of adult corrections; or, completion of a four-year degree in corrections, criminal justice, the social sciences, or the behavioral sciences, and one year of experience in the field of corrections.Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with major course work in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or Behavioral Sciences.Two years experience working with offenders in corrections, parole, law enforcement or special needs populations.Two years experience in case management or multi-discipline team work.Demonstrated understanding of core correctional practices.Demonstrated skill in planning, decision making, influencing and moving forward strategies.Additional experience may be substituted for the required education as determined relevant by the agency.Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. 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