Job Description

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse 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.

At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About Madison Correctional Facility:

As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the Madison 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 Madison Correctional Facility is a minimum security Correctional facility, of adult females. Madison Correctional Facility is located in Madison, Indiana. At Madison Correctional Facility, incarcerated individuals are involved in programming and work various jobs, both on grounds and off. The goal is that through treatment and rehabilitation, the facility will help prepare incarcerated women to re-enter their community with more skills and confidence than when they arrived.

Role Overview:

The Recreation Coordinator at Madison Correctional Facility is responsible for administering the recreation program. In addition, the incumbent assures that the recreation programs are appropriate, effective, and safe. The objective is to design programming ito facilitate personal growth, well-being, and successful re-entry.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and integrates recreational activities to meet specific needs, interests, and abilities of inmates;
• Supervises preparation of budget estimates for the recreation program, personnel, equipment, supplies, and facilities;
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of recreational personnel in specific program areas and activities to ensure a well-rounded, effective recreation program;
• Conducts studies for developing new recreation techniques;
• Performs first-line supervisor’s duties such as employee counseling, on-the-job training, and appraising employee performance;
• Supervises the keeping of complete and accurate departmental records;
• Supervises the recruitment and transferring of all inmates to their recreational personnel work responsibilities;
• Handles and reports discipline problems of inmates;
• Supervises proper maintenance of all recreational equipment and recreation building;
• Performs related work as required.
• Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

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.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

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

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of an institutional recreation program;
• Extensive knowledge of the rules and regulations of a variety of sports, games, and other recreational activities;
• Considerable knowledge of recreation and its value in a corrective and rehabilitative educational program;
• Specialized knowledge of both the basic philosophy of recreation and individual and group behavior;
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of recreation administration;
• General knowledge of Department of Correction rules and regulations and working knowledge of the institution’s policies and procedures;
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others engaged in a recreation program;
• Ability to adopt recreation policies, procedures, plans, methods, tools, and techniques to specific situations;
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with inmates and handle disciplinary problems;
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate departmental records.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

This role provides supervision for incarcerated individuals and requires a high level of judgment and care.

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
• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k 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
  • 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
• Referral Bonus program
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parking for most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learning access

   

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected] .

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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