Re-Entry GED Specialist

Hernando County Sheriff's Office•Brooksville, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Re-Entry Coordinator, the Re-Entry GED Specialist assists with recordkeeping, instructional assistance, and interaction and communication with students, staff, volunteers, and representatives from other agencies. Re-Entry GED Specialists work with a variety of incarcerated individuals. Inmates need the services necessary for successful transition back into the community from incarceration. The services include, but are not limited to, education, job readiness, job placement, substance abuse education, and life skills.

Requirements

Possess a Valid Florida Driver License.
Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Be familiar with facility and inmate handbook policies concerning inmates for the purpose of control of contraband, weapons, and prohibited items.
Immediately report any inmate infraction/breach of policy which occurs at any time within the purview of the Re-Entry Program.
Knowledge of the application of Agency Detention Directives.
Knowledge of first aid practices.
Knowledge of CPR.
Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in an emergency.
Ability to work closely with others in a team.
Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports.
Ability to work constructively within a team environment and deal courteously with peers, officers and the public.
Ability to work with at-risk individuals that can require high levels of assistance or support.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide career guidance and mentorship to participants as needed.
Assist in conduction program participant intakes, eligibility verification and documentation.
Administer evidence-based education and employment skills assessments.
Utilize assessments results to establish a participant’s career plan, to include employability skills, interests, and identified career pathways.
Provide instruction in job seeking, application procedures, resume writing, interview preparation, and job retention skills.
Assist in conducting outreach with local businesses and community service groups and in executing recruitment processes consistent with the program goals.
Engage in employer site visits, community organizations and businesses throughout Hernando County to market the Re-Entry program, develop potential placements for participants, and identify emerging beneficial employment skills.
Provide guidance and monitor individual participant employment and career development activities as outlined in the inmate’s case plan in order to track their process towards attainment of identified employment goals.
Maintain individual participant case plans for employability skills development, job placement, and post release job retention support.
Collaborate with the business community for appropriate job placement activities.
Collect data for employers related to employment opportunities including job requirement and skills.
Assist program participants with obtaining and completing forms and documents necessary for transition (i.e. transcripts, birth certificates, state identification, and Social Security cards).
Assist participants with restoring government assistance opportunities prior to release, as necessary.
Accurately track, input data, and maintain comprehensive case files (physical and electronic) of program participants.
In conjunction with the offender and community resources, develop an individualized case plan to increase likelihood of obtaining work skills, meeting social needs, and reducing recidivism.
Track recidivism rates for program participants.
Maintain responsibility for assessing program participants’ capacity for developing personal employment goals, improving employability skills while incarcerated, and supporting career development post-release.
Prepare forms and reports related to placement activities and prepare other reports, as required.
Represent the Hernando County Sheriff's Office on the Public Safety Coordinating Counsel in accordance with Florida Statue 915.26.
Acts as the site coordinator and proctor for the Certified Production Technician (CPT) test, which includes ordering testing materials, collecting and making copies, completing Site Coordinator worksheet with every testing day, and keeping track of all CPT testing, grades and certifications.
Provide inmates with training, testing and certificates upon completion from CareerSource for Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, Mavis Beacon, and Resume Writing programs.
Provide inmates with computer-based training through Aztec, which includes lesson plans and flashcards.
Assist with logging inmates in the Pearson Vue program to schedule testing.
Proctor the GED test.
Work alongside CareSource staff to complete a portfolio for each program participant prior to the inmate being released, to include: resume, job leads, resource guide, bus pass information, and any additional information requested to assist in overcoming barriers.
Complete application for Crescent Clinic and/or BayCare for inmates to continue to get medications needed.
Work with the Medical Unit to get inmate medical records sent over to Crescent Clinic and/or BayCare for a prompt appointment upon release.
Assist with case management of program participants upon being released to include follow-up on employment status, homeless programs, Workforce Innovation, and Opportunity Act (WIOA) schooling opportunities, etc.
Provide clothing, if needed, upon release.
Provide a variety of resources to inmate participants upon release.
Meet with business owners, community partners, and other entities for possible participation in the program.
Attend community partner meetings associates with the Re-Entry Program to assist inmate with barriers upon release.
Add inmate to the Mobile DMV list for the next visit upon receiving an electronic service request.
Check inmate’s property listed in JMS to confirm inmate doesn’t have a photo ID.
Respond to inmate service requests regarding photo IDs.
Check to see if the inmate is Real ID Compliant in DAVID if no ID is listed in inmate property.
Relay information to the inmate if they are not Real ID Compliant.
Provide monthly, weekly, and daily reports as necessary.
Prepare a review list of current inmates that are attending relevant programs for Re-Entry meetings.
Maintain logs of student progress, behavior, and areas of concern.
Coordinate with security staff for inmate movement, inmate restroom breaks, inmate count procedures, etc.
Schedule inspirational keynote speakers for inmate participants.
Inspect, inventory, and account for all necessary equipment issued to conduct class (laptops, headphones, GED books, etc.).
Perform additional duties as directed by higher authority.