Re-Entry Transition Navigator

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  Re-Entry Transition Navigator (736207)
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• Compensation: USD 25 - USD 26 - hourly

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

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 skills
• assists clients in extra-curricular activities
• supervises clients in class setting as directed by manager
• assists clients in using computers; models appropriate behavior for clients
• maintains site morale to motivate clients
• reinforces appropriate behavior modifications for clients
• adapts materials and equipment to meet specific needs and learning styles of the client
• evaluates client progress on work assignments and shares with manager; develops and uses predetermined daily and weekly lesson/work plans and follow-through
• operates standard office and classroom equipment
• maintains awareness of physical and emotional changes in clients and reports concerns to staff and manager; plans and implements special events
• attends in-services and staff meetings as required.

Service Coordination:

• Maintains a caseload of program clients
• acts as liaison for clients, families and other related agencies involved in the transition process
• provides information and support
• assists clients in completing various forms and obtaining documents for transition, training, education and employment; provides interventions when necessary
• conducts a variety of risk/needs assessments with client
• identifies clients appropriate for phase transition or program completion; may accompany clients to appointments, interviews, and other program-related activities
• as part of a team, participates in collaborative meetings with staff and agencies to provide information and recommendations.
• 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 forms
• completes incident reports for both positive and negative circumstances; corrects completed work assignments and records grades
• assists 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 staff
• develops and maintains a professional rapport with program staff
• demonstrates sensitivity to needs of clients, families, staff, and parole agents
• maintains confidentiality of information regarding clients.

Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent with two years of related experience preferred
• Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point
• Skills in communicating with diverse populations
• Experience performing case management and transition plans preferred
• Ability to work independently and have well developed interpersonal skills
• Experience in criminal justice or related human service field preferred
• Ability to travel as needed at least 25%
• Must pass all…