Educational Navigator- Winfield Correctional Facility

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Job Summary

The Educational Navigator will work to enhance the existing high school

equivalency (GED) program at the Winfield Correctional Facility (WCF)

and connect residents with the appropriate post-secondary education

programs in order to help them achieve their educational goals.The

Navigators focus will be to assess residents, disseminate the assessment

information to the appropriate staff, and work one-on-one with each

resident to develop an Education and Employment Plan based on each

residents educational needs and aspirations. The Navigator will serve as

academic and career advisors working with residents to put their

education plans into action by helping them refine their goals and

connect them with practical solutions. The Navigator will help residents

stay on track, stay motivated, engage them with self-improvement goals,

encourage positive behaviors, and link them with support services as

necessary. Navigators will extensively collaborate with adult education

staff since the goal for many students is to move from adult education

into postsecondary programs.

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Navigator Functions Will Include

• Assisting with recruitment - Navigators will distribute information
  
  

to all incoming residents with information about programs, available

career and education pathways, and information on how to get into

contact with staff and faculty.

• Tracking learner attendance, behavior, and progress toward outcomes.
• Navigators establish professional intrapersonal relationships with
  
  

residents and encourage accountability.

• Navigators will be aware of support services available, including
  
  

developmental education, peer tutoring, printed and technology

resources, career resource center services, re-entry services, and

mental health services.

• Assisting residents as they transition from adult education into
  
  

postsecondary education and as they transition from the correctional

facility to post- incarceration - Navigators assist residents with

career research and planning, employment search, job interviews, and

job placement. Both personal and professional advancement should be

stressed. Residents transitioning to post-incarceration may require

life skills training, such as acquiring professional clothing,

hygiene, attaining a drivers license, and stress management.

Navigators may not have an answer for every question or a solution

to every issue but should be a link to helpful resources and

services at Cowley College, Kansas Department of Corrections (KDOC),

and in the communities.

• Establishing regular meetings with residents regarding academic
  
  

progress, career goals and opportunities, and behaviors.

• Establishing ambassadors on the facility campus - Ambassadors are
  
  

completed, successful program participants who serve as peer mentors

for their programs, assisting with tours and providing residents

with insight into the benefits of programs.

• Assisting graduates with job placement prior to release - Navigators
  
  

will assist graduates from adult education and postsecondary

programs by working closely with KDOC Job Specialists to complete

job applications and interviews.

- Assisting faculty staff with essential skill development -

Navigators will team-teach soft skills and employment skills as part

Of KDOCs Essential Skill Development Initiative. Navigators Primary

skill development content areas will include job search,

employability, and interviewing skills, as well as utilizing the

EPICS model in all aspects of interaction with residents.

• Understanding and abiding by the safety and security procedures,
  
  

rules, and guidelines defined by KDOC and the Winfield Correctional

Facility. Navi ators will participate in all required and

recommended staff development training. Navigators should also be

aware of and utilize the core correctional practices.

Qualifications

• Required**:
• Bachelors degree in social services, education, or a related field;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Display positive behavior and outlook.
• Demonstrate understanding of issues affecting incarcerated
  
  

individuals.

• Demonstrate ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Valid drivers license required for employment. REAL ID is required
  
  

if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

Preferred

• Knowledge of and/or experience with GED or other educational systems
  
  

and programs.

• Previous work in a correctional facility/environment.
  
  

Responsibilities

**Essential Functions:**

Conduct education and career assessments and record results.

Develop Education and Employment Plans utilizing assessment results and

learner/offender interviews/discussions.