Education Coordinator (Corrections, PCN 20-5187)

State of Alaska • Juneau, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting an Education Coordinator for Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau, Alaska. The position plans, develops, budgets, implements, coordinates, and evaluates educational and vocational education programs within a maximum-security prison. It is also responsible for maintaining the integrity of the prisoner computer lab.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center serves as both an intake and long-term male facility; at any given time, 20% to 30% of its population is in pre-trial status. Working with inmates requires care in following institutional security policies and procedures and may involve personal risk. Applicants should expect an extensive background investigation. Some activities may require bending, crouching, walking, or standing for extended periods, and may involve moderate noise, vibration, dust, dirt, or odors associated with equipment and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in education, counseling, social or behavioral sciences, or a closely related field.
• One year of journey-level paraprofessional experience in educational or vocational education programs or services. Equivalent experience includes work such as Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant 2 or Education Program Assistant, or similar roles with the State of Alaska or another employer.
• Additional qualifying work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Successful applicants must complete an extensive background investigation.
• Employees must be fingerprinted and pass a criminal history check.
• Use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) requires security clearance from the Department of Public Safety; the department may deny clearance based on specified criminal history or fugitive status.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, budget, implement, coordinate, and evaluate educational and vocational education programs within a maximum-security prison.
• Maintain the integrity of the prisoner computer lab.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules
• Opportunity to make a difference in people's lives
• Career development and high-caliber training
• Excellent benefits
• Being part of a team of professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level