Prison- Education Advisor/Career Navigator
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POSITION DESCRIPTIONPOSITION TITLE: Education Advisor/Career NavigatorGENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides minimum of 20 hours/wk. dedicated to identifying residents to be assessed, and administering intake testing in various locations.

Provides a minimum of 15 hours weekly to educational advising services to 563 AE/CI grant enrolled Suffolk County Department male and female residents and detainees

Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to the Director of Education

SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNoneDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESIntake Coordinator:

Creates a testing list for inmates at the Suffolk County House of Correction

Administers the intake test (currently TABE) to detainees and residents

Corrects and scores all intake tests

Records the intake test results

Reports the intake test results

Files the intake test results

Distributes the intake test results to detainees and residents

Prepares and maintains monthly report statistics

Performs other duties as the Sheriff may assign

Education Advisor/Career Navigator:

Depending on assignment, supports residents primarily in adult basic education classes at the Suffolk County House of Correction and the Nashua Street Jail and,

Assists in the formulation advising practices to determine the most effective methods and materials to meet the needs of the male and female detainees and sentenced individuals

Depending on assignment, interviews prospective incarcerated students for class placement; assesses and records individual student educational progress and career interest

Assists with identifying and coordinating transition of HiSET/high school post- secondary education PSED and/or training

Maintains progress reports on each resident indicating academic development and discusses behavior and educational problems with appropriate staff

Counsels reidents on educational requirements and any emotional, social or physical problems evidenced in the classroom

Is responsible for the organization, cleanliness and control of office and meeting areas including class rooms

Prepares and maintains monthly report statistics indicating number and description of advising sessions and assists with maintenance of student records

Demonstrates flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skills

Performs other duties as the Sheriff may assign

QUALIFICATIONS:

At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in ABE or ESOL preferred

Considerable ability to:

Be detail-oriented

Be flexible

Be patient

listen attentively and work effectively with residents

maintain a harmonious relationship with staff, community agencies, and clients

recognize specific educational and substance abuse tendencies

read, interpret and report educational and career test/assessment scores

Computer experience required. Working knowledge and comfort using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word required

Working knowledge of Suffolk County Sheriff's Department policies knowledge of education, classification, and therapeutic processes preferable, but not required

High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential

QUALIFICATIONS: Education Advisor 1. Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or sociology; Master's degree in education, psychology or social work preferred 2. At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the area of advising or teaching adult learners preferredConsiderable knowledge required of: a) community resources and programs available to aid residents b) practices and procedures of advising and case management c)individual, emotional and behavioral patterns and impact of cultural, racial, educational and economic factors in society Considerable ability to:

Listen attentively and work effectively with residents

Maintain a harmonious relationship with staff, community agencies, and clients

Recognize specific educational and substance abuse tendencies

Read, interpret and report educational and career test/assessment scores

Excellent oral and written communication skills essential

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace, assigned testing sessions, and at scheduled meetings

Knowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and procedures

Compliance with security procedures

Obeying of moderately complex oral and written orders

Communicating effectively both orally and in writing

Able to independently initiate a project, execute the necessary steps, and complete in a timely and effective manner

Deal calmly and effectively with stressful situation, including emergencies

Exercise good judgment

Work collaboratively with all internal and external staff

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicate orally to residents

Sit or stand periodically for 8 hours

Lift up to 5 pounds

Carry up to 5 pounds

Climb stairs occasionally

Walk short distances, and

Write and type

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONParticipation in mandatory trainingMust be willing and able to work at least two (2) evenings per week (i.e. 12-7 pm, 1-8 pm, 2-9 pm)