In Custody Instructor

GOODWILL OF SILICON VALLEY•San Jose, CA

3d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

At Mission Services of Silicon Valley, our purpose is simple and powerful: to help people build skills, find meaningful work, and thrive in our community. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been a trusted partner in connecting opportunity with people’s potential. By working hand in hand with local experts, employers, and community members, we create pathways to education, employment, and lasting economic mobility. As a team, we are committed to: Empowering one another to do our best work and grow together. Building strong partnerships and serving as a driving force for economic opportunity in Silicon Valley. Modeling teamwork, integrity, and cultural intelligence in everything we do. Acting with mutual respect—for each other, our community, and the environment we share.

Requirements

Must become certified as a Moral Reconation Therapy Facilitator within 90 days of hiring.
Knowledge of and practice in applicable recovery models, mediation and mindfulness models, with emotional regulation, and life skills application being the main goal.
Must possess vehicle, insurance, CDL, and excellent driving record.
Excellent technological skills, proficiency in computer and tablet usage.
Excellent data entry skills and proficiency in MS Office, case management databases, internet, Google applications
The ability to be culturally sensitive in the work environment
The ability to demonstrate self-control in daily situations
The ability to demonstrate critical thinking in the work environment
The ability to handle daily stressful situations in the work environment
The ability to demonstrate flexibility in the work environment
The ability to work with the general public in the work environment on a daily basis
The ability to manage multiple roles in the work environment on a daily basis
The ability to develop and maintain personal growth within the team assigned to in the work environment
The person must be comfortable, mature and professional in interacting with diverse community partners, custody staff, students and colleagues with diverse heritage and backgrounds.
Must be able to keep calm and collected in unusual or dangerous situations and to work under adverse situations if necessary.
Willingness and ability to grow professionally, be accountable, and to expand skills and adapt to evolving school environments is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that included or was supplemented by supervised student teaching.
1-2 years of successful experience working in a jail setting, education with incarcerated populations, or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain 12-week curriculum to ensure program remains relevant and that the delivery of services in-custody is creative and continuing to meet the needs of the population
Data entry and practice proper protocols of data entry for all clients served
Conduct class lectures, small group tutorials and one-on-one instruction
Conduct assessment to determine individual needs
Conduct testing that demonstrates participant’s understanding, retention and application of lessons
Preparing teaching materials for each class
Providing group instruction in a way that allows each individual to be engaged and productive
Provide Cell-Study packets to participants during institutional lock-down
Deliver instructional services and assist in curriculum development in areas such as; mindfulness, meditations, the basic principles of emotional regulation, development of life skills, conflict resolution, and other class lessons TBD.
Follow security policy & procedures of the institution
Performs other duties as requested
Responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing.