Mentoring 4 Success Coordinator

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: 209081 Job Posting closes: Monday, November 16th, 2026 Documents need to be uploaded by: Sunday, November 15th, 2026 Agency Information: Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex 1430 NW 25th St. Topeka, KS 66618 About the Position: Mentoring 4 Success Coordinator - 209081 This position will be located at our Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex , in Shawnee County.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes Compensation: $25.30 / hr. ($52,624.00 annually) * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits: Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: This position works as part of the Programs Division at the Kansas Juvenile Corrections Complex (KJCC) and is responsible for establishing and delivering programming and case management support in the areas of cognitive-behavioral interventions for moderate and high-risk juvenile offenders.

Job Responsibilities

may include but are not limited to the following: Facility Mentoring : Implement Mentoring4Success at Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex, including: Recruit and support lead organizations in establishing mentors, including by providing information about Mentoring4Success, making KDOC training available, providing/co-facilitating training as needed, either on behalf of KDOC as a lead organization, and/or for other lead organizations; addressing policy and system issues as needed with superiors; and serving as a liaison between the lead organizations and KDOC at the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex (KJCC).

Work with Statewide Mentoring Coordinator and other local mentoring coordinators to develop roles of mentors that support case management, supervision, and risk reduction; ensure that mentoring plans are consistent with these roles and are tied to the case/supervision plans of residents. Mentor and coach staff on deploying mentors in this fashion, consistent with evidence-based practices, and in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of the mentors’ work with residents.

Participate in meetings of lead organization representatives as a liaison from KDOC to provide/receive updated information, engage in strategic planning; and address ongoing progress of Mentoring4Success. Do quality assurance/fidelity checks on JJIS entries regarding mentoring and provide feedback. Serve as point of contact for KJCC staff in your office for addressing any issues related to Mentoring4Success.

Design, plan, implement and establish group mentoring opportunities at KJCC. Provide escorts and supervision to mentors with residents. Assure mentors complete Snap Shots of each meeting with residents. Track data on current mentors, training needs for mentors, matched residents, applications, and requests from residents for mentors, and other mentoring activities outside of regular mentoring visits.

Insert all mentor data into M4S statewide data base. Work with corrections counselor staff to identify appropriate cases for mentors; make effective/accurate referrals for mentors; help develop mentor plan for the case; work with the mentor effectively; give update as release approaches with recommendations for mentoring after release.

Work with Human Resources to ensure mentor applicants pass required background checks prior to meeting with residents at the facility. Provide a forum for mentors and mentees to be supported in the mentoring relationship, including support groups and activities; methods for receiving feedback; methods for reporting and resolving concerns or problems; and otherwise identifying ways for ongoing support.

Community Mentoring/ Partnerships: Partner with probation, reentry, and M4S staff to establish a method for receiving mentor matches from KJCC. Reviewing and updating mentoring plans to fit community supervision/reentry; monitoring and supporting ongoing mentoring matches; and addressing adjustments to mentor matches or mentor plans along the way.

Work with community partners to identify appropriate youth for mentors in the community and to make effective/accurate referrals for mentors in those cases. Mentor and coach community supervision staff on deploying mentors in this fashion, consistent with evidence-based practices, and in a way that maximizes the effectiveness of the mentors’ work with offenders.

Serve as point of contact for community partners for addressing any issues related to Mentoring4Success. Design, plan, implement and establish group mentoring opportunities in the community. Collaborate closely with JAG K, Workforce One, Commerce representatives, and other community partners to expand educational, vocational, and mentoring opportunities for youth.

SB420 Community work: Serve as the primary point of contact for all SB420 related activities within the Reentry Department. Maintain complete and accurate records for all SB420 participants, including qualification status, documentation, placement information, progress updates, and case plan integration. Coordinate with the Reentry Coordinator to meet with qualified residents, identify educational and employment goals, and ensure those goals are reflected in case plans.

Build and maintain partnerships with local colleges, training programs, and employers to support placement opportunities. Track and document partner feedback, resident progress, and any issues requiring follow up, and communicate updates to CCIIs in a timely manner. Clothing Closet : Build community relationships to build the clothing closet inventory.

Keep closet stocked and organized. Work with CCIIs to schedule times for fittings with the residents and finding clothing for residents before release. Build hygiene bags to send with releasing residents.

Qualifications

One (1) year experience working with volunteers. Experience working with offenders or other at-risk population. Experience working with volunteers in a mentoring program Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements : Drug Screening DCF Screening Background review TB Skin test Must have a current and VALID Driver's License- this must remain valid throughout employment Recruiter Contact Information: Name: Jennifer Mc.

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