Correctional Counseling Manager 1, Release Services Manager (Salem/Hybrid)

Headquarters/Hybrid Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you ready to step into a leadership role that drives reentry success? We are seeking a motivated and collaborative leader for a job rotation as Correctional Counseling Manager 1. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your leadership skills, work closely with agency leaders, and make a direct impact on successful reentry and release planning for Adults in Custody (AICs).

This position is a job rotation anticipated to last 12 months, though may be extended or decreased due to business need. This rotation available for current regular status employees of the Oregon Department of Corrections, Oregon Corrections Enterprises, or Oregon Board of Parole, Probation, and Post-Prison Supervision with their current manager's approval.

This position offers a hybrid schedule, combining office-based and remote work. The primary work location will be determined at the time of appointment. Travel throughout the state is required to provide in-person support to staff at multiple institutions.

About the Job Your Role

In this role, you will provide direct support to the Reentry & Release Administrator, Release Services Managers, and the Reentry & Release Team. You'll lead Release Counseling staff, oversee daily operations, and ensure that release services are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with state and federal requirements.

This is a fast-paced position that involves staff supervision, policy implementation, project leadership, and cross-agency collaboration all with the goal of removing barriers to release and supporting AIC success in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support staff Oversee daily operations, assign and review work, coach and mentor team members, and address personnel matters.
• Ensure program compliance Maintain release planning standards in line with laws, rules, and ODOC policies.
• Collaborate and coordinate Serve as liaison with internal teams and statewide partners to improve efficiency and outcomes.
• Develop policies and programs Assist with setting goals, implementing procedures, and aligning resources to priorities.
• Manage projects and resources Lead projects, track budgets, analyze data, and recommend improvements.
• Engage stakeholders Work with staff, leadership, AICs, families, and partners to remove barriers to release.

This position is management service and may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience;

OR

Two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Requested Skills

• Ability to lead teams, delegate tasks, and manage performance effectively.
• Strong understanding of ODOC policies, applicable laws, and release planning standard.
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and overseeing projects while managing budgets and resources.
• Capable of interpreting data, evaluating programs, and developing effective solutions.
• Proficient in engaging with staff, leadership, AICs, families, and community partners.
• Skilled in addressing personnel issues, resolving grievances, and facilitating productive discussions.

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview.
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Working Conditions

• Work will be a hybrid of working in an office setting and working from home.
• Work includes extended sitting time at a computer terminal, involvement in telephone conversations, writing various documents, data entry, bending, lifting, stooping, and stretching.
• Some work will be performed in an adult correctional facility and incumbent will interact with AICs. Possible encounters with abusive/hostile AICs could pose a risk of personal injury and/or being taken hostage and death.
• Travel required to provide in person support to staff stationed at multiple institutions across the state;
• Numerous meetings and deadlines
• Exposure to materials of graphic nature, and to dangerous situations exists.

About the Department

The Oregon Department of Corrections is responsible for over 12,000 adults in custody in 12 state prisons throughout Oregon. It advises and evaluates counties regarding administration of probation and parole programs supervising more than 24,000 offenders in Oregon communities. The mission is to protect communities, promote accountability, and transform lives.

The Oregon Department of Corrections serves a diverse and changing population of people who are incarcerated and on supervision. We commit to creating an organization both reflecting the diversity of the population we serve and ensuring all employees thrive in a culture of safety, trust, and belonging. We strive to be an anti-racist corrections system. Welcoming, inclusive, and respectful of all people. Free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Department offers a variety of programs and opportunity to create a safe and healthy environment to for our staff, volunteers, and adults in custody. Joining the Oregon Department of Corrections is joining a team working for the benefit of our communities through innovative and proven correctional practices.

Benefits

The salary range listed above is for non-PERS qualifying applicants. PERS qualifying applicants may be eligible for an adjusted range to reflect an additional 6.95%.

The State of Oregon provides a generous benefit package, which includes:

• Family health, vision, and dental insurance
• Vacation, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays
• 21 days paid military leave for national guard and reserve components
• Optional short and long-term disability
• Term life insurance
• Fully paid retirement program
• Oregon Saving Growth Plan
• Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare
• And more

About the Process What to Expect

• After the application deadline, a recruiter will review submissions for education and experience to identify candidates who best fit the minimum qualifications and requested skills.
• Top candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
• The hiring manager will review your application and schedule interviews.
• Interview will be held with a panel of stakeholders who have completed panel assessment training. Scores will be determined based on predetermined questions and scoring guides. Preferences points will be applied in compliance with relevant laws and bargaining agreements. There may be multiple rounds of interviews.
• Final candidates will have a background check, PREA check, and reference checks.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. Learn more about Equal Pay.
• A job offer will be extended through Workday to the successful candidate. Congratulations, and welcome to the team!

Requirements for Employment

The successful candidate for this position