Summary

The Employment / Education Coordinator conducts and oversees Re-Entry Center employment training and job development programs as well as General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation for all Re-Entry clients in need of those services.

Learns, uses and models principles of the What Works system through evidence-based practices in all interactions with clients and other staff members.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Employment / Education Coordinator conducts employment assessments and creates individual employment plans for each assigned client using principles of the What Works system.

Documents clients’ progress in the Company database.

• Conducts on-going job preparation, job retention and life skills classes.
• The Employment / Education Coordinator establishes and oversees job preparation and computer skills training resources.

Provides appropriate referrals for clients.

• The Employment / Education Coordinator arranges for client placement in vocational training in coordination with local vocational schools.

Monitors client attendance and completion of training.

• Develops on-the-job support for clients who have been placed.
• The Employment / Education Coordinator conducts individual education assessments and creates educational plans for each referred client using principles of the What Works system.

Documents clients’ progress in the Company database.

• Establishes and oversees computer learning lab for GED preparation and remedial education.
• The Employment / Education Coordinator provides clients with referrals for undergraduate and graduate studies.
• May facilitate psycho-educational / behavior modification groups. Documents clients’ progress in Company database.
• The Employment / Education Coordinator may manage a small caseload of Re-Entry clients using principles of the What Works system.

Conducts risk / need assessments and creates individual treatment plans for each assigned client. Provides case management services as needed.

Documents all client contact in Company database.

• Assists other Re-Entry Center staff with general operations to meet the needs of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or employment-related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Education or employment-related field preferred.
• Appropriate state teaching certification preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with offender / minority populations in an adult educational setting using computer lab required.
• Some experience working with local area labor / employment market required.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to set boundaries.
• Good presentation, public speaking and facilitation skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good networking skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Knowledge of local area labor / employment market and community resources.
• Bi-lingual skills (English / Spanish) may be required.

GEO Reentry Services LLC.

Last updated : 2024-04-10