MN Transition Coalition Newsletter- October 27, 2016
Minnesota Department of Corrections sent this bulletin at 10/27/2016 02:38 PM CDT
Consumer and Family Conference
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 The American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS): Upcoming Trainings Street Gangs and Violent Extremism: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions Date: January 27, 2017 Time: 8:30-4:00 Cost per training: $85, Location of trainings: Mall Of America Date: November 2nd, 2016 | Time: 10am – 11:30 am PST / 1 pm – 2:30pm EST-Link below to register 1.5 Hours | 1.5 CE's | FREE | Additional questions: Call Jerrod Brown at 651-734-5517 or email jerrodbaiafs@gmail.com |
Cass County/Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Wellness Court (Walker, MN) Rated "Promising"
A post-sentencing, driving-while-intoxicated (DWI) court intended to guide individuals identified as drug- or alcohol-addicted into treatment, which is designed to reduce criminal behavior and recidivism, enhance public safety, and enhance the well-being of program participants.
This program is rated Promising. Results suggest that after 2 years, DWI court graduates and participants were significantly less likely to be rearrested than non-DWI court participants.
Visit CrimeSolutions.gov to view this rating.
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Save the Date- The 2016 Human Rights Symposium
Date: Dec. 8, 2016 Time: 8 a.m. Location: University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center- 1890 Buford Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108 The 2016 Human Rights Symposium, hosted by the Department of Human Rights, is a full-day symposium that provides relevant information on the latest issues and legal decisions that impact you and your work. The HR symposium will include breakout sessions, extended networking activities and key issues such as: Diversity and Inclusion Strategies, Police and Community Relations, Civic Engagement, Voting rights, Disability and Employment, Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decisions, Equal Pay and Wage Equity, Pregnancy Accommodations, and MDHR Case Studies in Enforcement.
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Transit Assistance Program (TAP) offers $1 rides
Ride for $1 per trip – including transfers – until April 10, 2017!
Qualified low-income residents of the Twin Cities: Ride more for less through the new Transit Assistance Program (TAP).
How the pilot program works
- Household member ages 13-64 – not including college students, seniors or persons with disabilities – are eligible to participate in the test program that will offer discounted transit rides, on any bus (express or non-express) or train at any times of day. For those not eligible, other programs may apply.
- Ride all regional buses and light rail for $1, transfers included.
- On Northstar, your card will deduct $1 for the first $3 of the fare. Additional surcharges will be deducted based on distance.
- You can add value online, at any Go-To Card outlet (including all Cub Food stores) or any rail ticket machine.
This pilot program will run for six months (one card per Certified ID).
Hurry – a limited number of cards are available! Participants receive a new TAP Go-To Card with $5 of ride value. That’s five rides for FREE, so don’t wait to sign up! Those who already have a registered Go-To Card can transfer their balance to a TAP card to take advantage of the discount.
You’ll need to agree to take a pre-pilot and post-pilot survey about your experience and register your Go-To Card against loss or theft (registration is free). To speed up your enrollment process, print out and complete the Go-To Card Registration and pre-pilot survey.
Once you have your card, you can add value online, Go-To Card outlets (including all Cub Foods stores), rail ticket machines or by enrolling in our Auto Refill program
Veterans!
Flu Vaccination Clinics for Eligible Veterans Across Central Minnesota
St. Cloud, Minn: A flu shot is an important part of staying healthy during the flu season, and this year the St. Cloud VA Health Care System is making it easier than ever for Veterans to get a flu shot.
Free shots are available during routine appointments, or at one of the many VA flu shot clinics being offered throughout Central Minnesota. Please bring your VA ID card.
Walk-in (no appointment needed) flu shot clinics at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center during October on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon in the west lobby of the main entrance (Bldg. 1).
Veterans attending the flu clinics are encouraged to take care of their buddy and invite a non-enrolled Veteran to attend and to bring a copy of their discharge papers. While non-enrolled Veterans cannot receive a flu shot at these clinics, they can submit an application for enrollment and learn more about VA health care benefits.
All Veterans are encouraged to enroll in the VA health care system. For information on enrolling for VA health care, contact the St. Cloud VA HCS Eligibility Office at (320) 255-6340.
Any changes to the flu vaccination clinic schedule will be announced on the flu shot information line at (320) 255-6444. Stay informed, sign up for email updates at: www.stcloud.va.gov.
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MAC-V Free Drop-In Legal ClinicsTuesday, November 15, 2016 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m | Minneapolis VA Medical Center
1 Veterans Drive (Flag Atrium Balcony Room 2S 114)| Minneapolis, MN |
For more information, please contact Vetlaw Program – MACV | 651-200-4750
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - (WELCOME CEREMONY BEGINS AT 11:30 AM)
MANKATO ARMORY- 100 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE, MANKATO
FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE: Meals, VA Benefits, Clothing, Housing, Public Benefits, Haircuts, State DMV, Chaplaincy, Employment Assistance, Legal Assistance, Legal Clinic (9am-2 pm)
MILITARY SURPLUS ONLY FOR HOMELESS VETERANS IN SHELTER OR UNSHELTERED. BRING SHELTER OR OTHER VERIFICATION OF HOMELESS STATUS FOR FASTER REGISTRATION.
PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR DD214 FOR FASTER REGISTRATION.
St. Cloud VA Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN - Health Focus Thursdays Announced
St. Cloud, Minn: Veterans served by the St. Cloud VA can help themselves stay healthy by attending one or more of a series of health education classes this fall. The classes are scheduled on select Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon, in Building 29, Room 20E, at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, located at 4801 Veterans Drive in St. Cloud, MN.
The classes focus on health and well-being and each session covers a unique topic. No appointment or referral is needed, and Veterans may select the classes they want to attend. Co-pays may be required. One-way beneficiary travel reimbursement is available for eligible Veterans.
Class Schedule
Nov. 3 - Health Benefits of Volunteering
Nov. 17 - Communicating Assertively
Dec. 1 - Coping with Grief
Dec. 15 - Managing Holiday Stress
For more information and to sign-up contact the Primary Care/Mental Health Integration staff at (320) 252-1670 Ext. 7531.
Transition Fair and Career Fairs!
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Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Minnesota Senate Building- 95 University Ave. W. Saint Paul, MN 55155
Free parking and easy access from the Capitol/Rice St. Station on the Green Line
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Northeast Regional Corrections Center (NERCC) Fall Transition Fair!November 1st, 201612:30 pm- 3:00 pm at NERCC
NERCC is a minimum level security facility, located approximately 12 miles outside of the Duluth city limits. Currently, NERCC provides education, vocational training, cognitive reflection and self-change programming, chemical dependency treatment, sexual offender treatment, and mental health and physical health services to over 450 adult male residents per year. NERCC, which is governed by Arrowhead Regional Corrections, works with males from St. Louis, Cook, Carlton, Koochiching, and Lake Counties. Please RSVP No later than Monday, October 31st!
For information and to RSVP contact: Traci Laughlin – NERCC Guidance Counselor
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Date and Time: Wednesday, November 2, 2016, 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: The Event Center at Canterbury Park ● 1100 Canterbury Road Shakopee, MN 55379 ● Parking Lot F
Information: Event is free for jobseekers to attend and registration is not required for jobseekers.
Watch this site daily to see what companies will participate in the Career Fair: http://mn.gov/deed/events/scjf16.jsp
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities!
Bureau of Prisons (BOP)- FCI Waseca Education Specialist Job Opportunity
Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of functions requiring professional knowledge in the field of education and training. Duties may encompass various teaching/coordination responsibilities in regard to academic and occupational programs for education services. This includes providing direct classroom instruction, planning and conducting individualized instruction, and coordination of such areas as literacy, English as a second language, vocational/occupational/related trades training, adult continuing education, advanced education, release preparation, parenting/leisure and wellness/life skills programs and others. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
Position Closes November 2, 2016
Find More Information and the Full Description Here!
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Moose Lake, MN
$82,894 - $118,661 annually
The Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is seeking motivated candidates for the position of Associate Clinical Director at our Moose Lake facility. MSOP provides comprehensive services to individuals who have been civilly committed as sexual psychopathic personalities or sexually dangerous persons. Led by seasoned and respected professionals, the MSOP treatment design integrates clinical, vocational, therapeutic recreation, education, and security throughout all phases of treatment toward the ultimate goal of successful reintegration. Our employees take pride in knowing their work safeguards the public, while providing clients with opportunities to demonstrate meaningful change through participation in sex-offender-specific treatment.
Apply online by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7th at
www.mn.gov/careers, search for job ID# 8473
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RS EDEN Reentry Technician - MetroDepartment: Reentry Metro (Community Corrections) Hours: Overnights (10pm-8am) Position Objectives: RS EDEN is currently seeking a full-time Reentry Technician for its Reentry Metro Program located in St. Paul. In addition, the Reentry Technician is responsible for directly supervising resident actions and movements, thus assuring that all program rules and regulations and contracting sources are followed. The Reentry Technician serves as a liaison between resident and case management staff. He/she informally guides and supports residents and acts as the ongoing contact for residents. The Reentry Technician is responsible for maintaining accountability and a positive atmosphere that promotes client motivation and change. He/she also maintains fire, housekeeping, and sanitation regulations. Based upon agency needs, the Reentry Technician will also be responsible for completing various duties for nonresidential clients. |
Funding Opportunities!
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)- Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) Recidivism Reduction Grants
The MN JAG Recidivism Reduction grants seek to improve public safety by strengthening collaborative efforts between criminal justice and social services to better serve youth and adults as they return to communities from correctional placements. The intent of this funding is to enhance access to services, supports and resources needed for offenders to succeed in the community.
Applicants are expected to have working relationships between correctional facilities and community agencies so that grant funded reentry programming can begin during incarceration and continue with return to the community. Successful applicants will employ the Risk-Needs-Responsivity Model and will use validated risk assessment and case management tools.
Approximately $2 million in federal Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds may be available for two year grants ranging from about $100,000 to $300,000.
All applications must be submitted via E-grants, the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) online grants management system.
Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on December 2, 2016.
UPCOMING TRANSITION COALITION MEETINGS!
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Twin Cities Transition Coalition Date: Friday, December 9th, 2016 Time: 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Networking from 9:30 to 10:00 and 11:30 to noon) Location: St Paul WorkForce Center-
540 Fairview Avenue North, Suite #100
St. Paul, MN 55104- Room A1
Topic: Entrepreneurship as an option Presenters: TBD Contact: lee.buckley@state.mn.us |
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Southeast Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am Location: Olmsted County Government Center 151 4th Street SE Rochester, MN 55904, First Floor—Boardroom Topic: High-Risk Recidivism Reduction Program and other Department of Corrections Funded Reentry Programs Presenters: Lee Buckley, Department of Corrections, Community Transition Coordinator Contact: setranscoal@gmail.com |
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Duluth Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: To Be Determined Contact: Jason Beckman- jbeckman@soarcareers.org or Traci Laughlin- LaughlinT@StLouisCountyMN.gov
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Mid-Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: St. Cloud Public Library Topic: ARMHS Programs & Services
Presenters: Nystrom & Associates, Hope Community Support/C.C., County Social Workers/Human Service Aides (Nancy, Deb V),County Case Managers roles, and Independent Lifestyles, ILS workers
Contact: dreamcenterpath@aol.com |
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Central Minnesota Transition Coalition Date: Friday, November 18, 2016 Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: Nystrom and Associates-13045 Falcon Drive-Suite 100 Baxter, MN Topic: Crow Wing County Probation Updates and UCare will provide insight to what education they provide to pre-release inmates about healthcare and healthcare access
Presenters: Ann Rivas, Supervisor, Crow Wing County Probation and Ken Stanley, Marketing, UCare MN
Contact: rebecca.fratzke@state.mn.us or Sue Vanek SVanek@nystromcounseling.com |
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