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Pay: $19/hr.
Ready for a meaningful career in criminal justice? MTC Facilities provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping offenders gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release.
Position Title: Employment Specialist
Facility Name: MIAMI NORTH COMMUNITY RELEASE CENTER
Location: 7090 NW 41st Street, Miami FL., 33166
Status: Full Time
Benefit package includes:
Position Summary:
Reports to the substance use disorder (SUD) counselor. Responsible for the delivery of employment reentry skills and job placement, retention, advancement curriculum to inmates in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.
Essential Functions:
1. Review detailed background file and conduct personal interviews to analyze and recommend a program for each assigned inmate; develop and implement service plans to meet inmate needs and serve as a liaison between inmate, inmate families, and service providers.
2. Determine skills levels, technical trades knowledge, and other background information for each inmate to assist in the development of return to work program.
3. Provide reentry programming to address Inmates' criminogenic needs as outlined by the customer.
4. Maintain a well-managed, comprehensive instructional environment.
5. Provide appropriate and effective direct classroom instruction to inmates including preparing, maintaining, and assessing personal education plans (PEPs) for each inmate.
6. Oversees and coordinates scheduling of all prison-based Prisoner Reentry programs.
7. Provides continuous educational, vocational, personal and social adjustment counseling on an individual and group basis.
8. Interprets rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and responds to related inquiries.
9. Assists inmates with resume development, interviewing skills and techniques, and appropriate dress attire for interviews.
10. Monitors inmate behavior and reports incidents, inappropriate or unusual behaviors to appropriate treatment team staff; notifies appropriate personnel of inmates failing to comply with policies and procedures.
11. Maintains inmate and other records regarding services provided to include workload statistics; compiles data and submits reports and related documentation as appropriate.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
A minimum of 1) a bachelor's degree or, 2) an associate degree and two (2) years of full-time related work experience, or 3) high school diploma/GED and four (4) years of full-time related work experience. Experience must be in one (1) of the following areas: personnel/human resources, marketing, human services, social work, advertising, or other related fields. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer proficiency are required. A valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
Full Time
Business Services
$53k-65k (estimate)
02/26/2024
04/25/2024
mtctrains.com
CENTERVILLE, UT
7,500 - 15,000
1981
SCOTT MARQUARDT JD
$200M - $500M
Business Services
Founded in 1981, Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is a privately- held company based in Centerville, Utah. MTC successfully operates Job Corps, corrections, medical, and international workforce development contracts serving disadvantaged populations. MTC's track record of integrity, leadership, performance, and innovation has made it the U.S. Department of Labor's largest Job Corps operator and the third largest operator of private adult correctional facilities. We are poised to expand our medical and international workforce development divisions by capitalizing on our job training, edu...cation, and management expertise. MTC is people helping people. MTC is trained professionals with decades of experience, assisting others in getting their lives back on track. MTC has spent decades educating and training people to become productive citizens. Today MTC employs more than 9,000 people around the world who recognize the learning potential of others. MTC creates cultures where learning is encouraged and recognized. Self-respect, confidence and program accomplishments create opportunities to improve quality of life. MTC consists of four divisions: Job Corps, Corrections, MTC Medical, and International Development. Each of these divisions provides life-changing opportunities through academic, career, technical, and social skills training programs. MTC manages contracts for these divisions at its corporate headquarters in Centerville, Utah and at a satellite office in Texas.
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