Re-Entry Transition Navigator (736207)
About The Position
- Under the supervision of an administrator 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; assists in developing client's Individual Development Plan; 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. - 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 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
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point
- Skills in communicating with diverse populations
- Ability to work independently and have well developed interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel as needed at least 25%
- Meet all background check requirements for employment and access to state Department of Correction facilities
- Current driver's license (with low-risk driver rating) and automobile liability insurance required
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related experience preferred
- Experience performing case management and transition plans preferred
- Experience in criminal justice or related human service field preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides transition services for adult incarcerated offenders
- Provides record keeping, instructional assistance
- Interaction and communication with clients, staff, parole agents, and other agencies
- Provides one-on-one and group instruction in adult re-entry program areas
- Assists clients with self-help, job readiness and social skills
- 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
- Maintains a caseload of program clients
- Acts as liaison for clients, families and other related agencies involved in the transition process
- 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
- Assists in developing client's Individual Development Plan
- Identifies clients appropriate for phase transition or program completion
- May accompany clients to appointments, interviews, and other program-related activities
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
