About this role
Under the supervision of a direct supervisor and as part of a case management team, provides transition services for adult incarcerated offenders; provides record keeping, instructional assistance, and interaction and communication with clients, staff, parole agents, and other agencies.
Program Support:
Provides one-on-one and group instruction in adult re-entry program areas; assists clients with self-help, job readiness and social skillsassists clients in extra-curricular activitiessupervises clients in class setting as directed by managerassists clients in using computers; models appropriate behavior for clientsmaintains site morale to motivate clientsreinforces appropriate behavior modifications for clientsadapts materials and equipment to meet specific needs and learning styles of the clientevaluates client progress on work assignments and shares with manager; develops and uses predetermined daily and weekly lesson/work plans and follow-throughoperates standard office and classroom equipmentmaintains awareness of physical and emotional changes in clients and reports concerns to staff and manager; plans and implements special eventsattends in-services and staff meetings as required. Service Coordination:
Maintains a caseload of program clientsacts as liaison for clients, families and other related agencies involved in the transition processprovides information and supportassists clients in completing various forms and obtaining documents for transition, training, education and employment; provides interventions when necessaryconducts a variety of risk/needs assessments with clientassists in developing client's Individual Development Planidentifies clients appropriate for phase transition or program completion; may accompany clients to appointments, interviews, and other program-related activitiesas part of a team, participates in collaborative meetings with staff and agencies to provide information and recommendations.Record keeping:
Maintains accurate records and reports including attendance records, case notes and daily charts of client progress, pertinent client information, transcripts, client intake files/records, client accident and incident reports, and various related formscompletes incident reports for both positive and negative circumstances; corrects completed work assignments and records gradesassists office staff in ordering and maintaining classroom supplies, equipment, and materials; prepares class lists, schedules, and other documents. Communications:
Communicates with clients, parole agents, Corrections Department, and other agencies as directed by the administrator or other staffdevelops and maintains a professional rapport with program staffdemonstrates sensitivity to needs of clients, families, staff, and parole agentsmaintains confidentiality of information regarding clients. Other duties as assigned
High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience preferredExcellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power PointSkills in communicating with diverse populationsExperience performing case management and transition plans preferredAbility to work independently and have well developed interpersonal skillsExperience in criminal justice or related human service field preferredAbility to travel as needed at least 25%Must pass all required background checks and security clearances necessary for access to correctional, detention, or secure government facilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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