Reference #: 219363 Job Details Level

Entry

Job Location

Lewisburg Store - Lewisburg, PA

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$51,167.03 - $66,517.13 Salary

Travel Percentage

Up to 50%

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Entry Level

Description

BASIC FUNCTION To provide employment-focused pre-release group and/or individual services to those currently incarcerated within an identified federal prison or contracted facility, as well as coordinate and facilitate ongoing services for those individuals being released and under legal supervision while in the community. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A.  Oversees daily operation of all pre-release re-entry services provided within identified federal prisons assigned. Develops, monitors, and coordinates all program components and activities. Anticipates operational problems and implements pre-emptive corrective actions as needed. B.  Maintains professional and technical knowledge by identifying and establishing training needs with supervisor. Proactively initiates participation in appropriate training opportunities, both in-house and externally that fosters knowledge of current best practices and principles in the delivery of re-entry services, including, but not limited to, safety issues, effective behavior management techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. C.  Demonstrates competency in delivering PA DOC's Pathway to Success curriculum, digital literacy, and other curriculum as assigned to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) reentrants. Demonstrates ability to create and deliver high-quality interactive, hands-on lesson plans to appeal to a variety of learning styles while making necessary adaptations to fit the population being served. Delivers job readiness and job retention instruction in a variety of basic methods to appeal to varying learning styles and abilities.  Provide services in large-group, small-group, and one-on-one instruction. Attends regular training to ensure work readiness curriculum is current. D.  Establishes and maintains professional, cooperative, and courteous relationships with Bureau of Prison staff, and assists them in enhancing in-facility vocational programs. Ability to relate effectively to others, promoting good working relationships and teamwork with co-workers, funders, Goodwill Keystone Area agency participants/representatives, supervisors, and community contacts, as well as BOP staff. Demonstrates an ability to provide excellent customer service to all stakeholders. Demonstrate sound professional judgment, ability to formulate realistic re-entry lesson plans and counsel participants regarding work-related issues. E.  Maintains all participant files and file information in a confidential manner, providing information about clients on a "need to know" status. Ensures compliance with project regulations, requirements, and performance outcomes and provides the required documentation to appropriate staff, agencies, and funding sources for all services and activities provided as requested and needed. Demonstrates the ability to evaluate program participant progress throughout the learning period to include documentation of daily attendance records and regular activity reports. Ensures completion of all reporting requirements and data input into a management information system on a timely basis. F.  Work with BOP staff to assist with determination of eligibility for enrollment into the reSTARt Initiative.  Facilitate the needs assessment system with BOP staff and implement needs assessments with participants. Develop pre-release plans in collaboration with BOP staff for those eligible for the reSTARt initiative based on completed assessments. Provide support and stabilization services as prescribed by the pre-release plan to participants. G.  Implement activities based on needs identified in the assessment system to ensure uccessful reentry into the community for participants. Identify and assign Service Navigators for those participants preparing for release to an RRC or into the community and facilitate that relationship for participants.  Collaborate with the Service Navigator and other reSTARt staff to ensure barrier remediation for successful reentry for participants. Develop thorough knowledge of community resources available to those enrolled in the reSTARt Initiative. Assist with connecting participant to the PA CareerLink and other community resources, and ensure that appropriate referral information is provided to Service to facilitate accessing these community resources. Assumes responsibility as an advocate for the participant. H.  Facilitates Job Clubs within the BOP facilities, contracted facilities, and the community while employing best practices. Assist in the development, maintenance, and evaluation of the effectiveness of employment labs in the Bureau of Prisons, as required. I.  Maintains strict adherence to safety guidelines, policies, and security protocols established by the BOP and GKA and ensuring program participants do the same. Develops and promotes group and program  policies/procedures to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for participants and staff. J.  Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Provides consistent and effective communication with all parties and across all services in support of quality service provision. Maintains open communication with all team members to ensure wrap-around support and awareness of issues with participants. Provides timely follow-up to all inquiries, requests, interventions. Maintains communication with participants that fosters responsibility and positive self-esteem. K.  Promotes an environment of workplace safety. Assures that duties are performed in a safe manner and safety requirements are adhered to. L.  Communicates progress, problems, and concerns to Re-entry Program Coordinator and Director of Mission Services. Qualifications

•  Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. Education, or a related field preferred.
•  A minimum of one (1) years experience in providing services to disadvantaged populations with barriers to employment.
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills; comfortable with public speaking.
•  Basic computer literacy including Microsoft and Google programs.
•  Ability to independently organize work to completion.
•  Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain timeframes for service and project completion.
•  Must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and satisfactorily complete a motor vehicle check on an annual basis.
•  Must complete and successfully pass Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Clearance and Bureau of Prison background investigation.
•  Must be comfortable going into criminal justice facilities including federal prisons.

Goodwill Keystone Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/Disabled/Veterans Employer)