Title:  Developmental Disabilities Public Safety Specialist

Overview

DDSD is seeking a motived go-getter to join our team as DDSD's Public Safety Specialist. This statewide position provides technical support and program development work at a professional level involving planning and collaboration with DDSD's community partners. This position provides program consulting, planning, coordinating, monitoring and management of resources for adults with developmental disabilities who pose a risk to public safety with the goal of improving community safety.

 

The ideal candidate will bring exemplary communication skills, strong facilitation abilities, considerable knowledge in criminal justice and offender treatment, and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Who May Apply

This position, Developmental Disabilities Public Safety Specialist (Job Requisition #53810), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Melanie.Feddersen@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed throughout the state in meetings with offenders, community officials, corrections staff, victims and victim advocates, court officials, and developmental services program staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree & five (5) years at or above a professional level in a criminal justice setting, including correctional and victim services, and/or services for offenders with developmental disabilities.

 

Note: Additional work experience in a criminal justice setting or in services for offenders with developmental disabilities may be substituted for the education requirement on a six months for semester basis.

 

Note: Graduate coursework in criminal justice or forensic psychology or a related field may be substituted for up to two years of experience.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.