REHABILITATION COORDINATOR 3734

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the development of recreation and entertainment, hobby groups, religious services and other related efforts for the rehabilitation of inmates. This position differs from Community Liaison Officer through the supervision of internally rather than externally related programs. The employee works with considerable independent judgment and initiative in planning and conducting activities within the limits of jail policies, rules and regulations. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through staff conferences and observation of the effectiveness of the program. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Coordinates inmate activities with the various rehabilitation services available at the Honor Farm;

Plans and conducts programs of recreation, entertainment, hobby groups, religious services and other inmate service programs for the rehabilitation of inmates;

Reviews and analyzes the adequacy of training tools and recreation materials and recommends changes and modifications;

Establishes and conducts training programs in basic trade areas to channel inmates into the program best suited for them as individuals;

Makes arrangements for and schedules lectures, shows, concerts, and other programs offered by outside organizations;

Participates in conferences, workshops and seminars in order to keep informed of current requirements, trends, practices and procedures for institutional rehabilitation and recreation;

Prepares and submits reports to an administrative supervisor on each inmate's progress with recommendations of suitable future activities;

Coordinates inmate service programs with the materials at the inmate library.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of inmate rehabilitation; good knowledge of principles and practices of sports, games, hobbies, and other activities used in the field of recreation; some knowledge of the basic principles of teaching methods and the learning process; ability to control and direct inmates individually and in groups and to maintain security precautions; ability to plan, develop, conduct and evaluate rehabilitation training programs; ability to create interest in and organize hobby groups, training programs and recreational activities; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, supervisors, co-workers and the general public; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in a social or behavioral science, and four (4) years of responsible experience in the organization of institutional rehabilitation or recreation programs.

NOTE: Additional relevant education will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

08/25/75

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR01/23/03