Work Readiness and Literacy Facilitator, Maple Street Correctional Facility - Redwood City, United States - JobTrain

Description

Job Description

About JobTrain

JobTrain is an organization on the move. We are delivering best-in-class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve "full economic mobility."

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we've been servicing literally anyone and everyone who journeys through our doors at one of our (now) six, Bay Area career or training centers. We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.

We are growing, and we need your help

JobTrain, Inc.

JobTrain, a nonprofit educational and training institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Each of JobTrain's programs combines vocational training, academics, and essential skills development, preparing students to turn their lives around—from unemployment and poverty to success and self-sufficiency. JobTrain has a strong relationship with the San Mateo County Sherriff's Department, County Probation and currently provides employment training, programs and services for the incarcerated, training/work furlough and formerly incarcerated individuals.

The new Maple Street Correctional Center (MSCC) provides housing for both male and female inmates as well as dedicated Men's and Women's Transitional housing. It provides incarceration / rehabilitative services for pretrial and court-sentenced inmates. The MSCC staff ensures inmates: 1) appear in court and complete their jail sentence; 2) are incarcerated in a manner that provides for their medical, nutritional, hygienic, legal and spiritual needs; 3) receive services designed to provide opportunities to improve their lives, both during and after incarceration in order to reduce recidivism.

JobTrain is looking for a facilitator to expand our work readiness, financial and digital literacy classes provided at the Maple Street Correctional Center. This position and programming will add to the existing classroom, programs and services being offered inside the facility. Work Readiness Instruction and Literacy Facilitator program will be offered over approximately 48 weeks for a total of 1,056 instructional and program hours. The program explores topics such as: goals, barriers, -and other work readiness issues with the goal of working with inmates to develop a transition/re-entry plan to be put into action upon their release. In addition, inmates will receive instruction, planning, direction, and coaching in small or 1-on-1 focused discussions. Specialized Workshops and Training will be provided based on specific program needs or inmates assessed needs. E.g., computer literacy, focused assessments for vocational training, introduction workshops focused on specific career trades. These activities will be scheduled as needed. Program curricula includes the following:

• Career Assessment
• Career Aptitude
• Job Search Strategies
• Cover Letters and Résumé Writing
• Interviewing
• Work Attire & Grooming
• Financial Literacy
• Communication Styles
• Conflict Resolution
• Interpersonal Skills
• Work Values/Work Maturity Skills
• Digital Literacy

The facilitator will be allocated 2 hours of prep time each week to prepare for the instruction. JobTrain values collaboration and believes that for any program to be successful and to have the maximum impact on the individuals served, it must engage, align and/or compliment with other organizations providing programs and services to the same client population. We have allocated 2 hours each week for the facilitator to engage with the Maple Street program staff and case managers on plans to best support the individuals participating in the classes and workshops.

This is an onsite position, M-TH, 30 hours per week.

Qualifications

We strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, and are aligned with our values of teamwork, community, leadership, and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below.

Experience

• Experience developing curriculum and delivering training and/or facilitating workshops
• Experience teaching/training at HS level or higher
• Experience with coaching/counseling HS level or higher
• In-depth experience delivering services to underserved populations, experience working with incarcerated individuals, or prior reentry experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Understanding of adult training methodology; knowledge of criminal justice system, behavioral science
• Comfortable working in a correctional facility
• Ability to pass background check with the California Sherriff's Department
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of the community population, who may have conflicting interests and opinions.
• Ability to maintain strong and appropriate boundaries with personal identifying information when interacting with students, community, or program partners, and while at any school location or community or program partner site.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, interpersonal communication, computer skills, and ability to express complex ideas with clarity and precision.

JobTrain offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision, paid time off, retirement program employer match, long-term disability and life insurance.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $29.90 – 35.18/hour or annualized at $46,644 to $54,880.

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process, you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process. Feel free to include a cover letter to tell us more about yourself, how your background matches our position, or your interest in JobTrain's mission of Economic Mobility.

JobTrain is an equal-opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Also, please note:

• Our focus is on local candidates. We do not offer relocation benefits.
• This is not a remote position.
• Successful candidates must have legal work eligibility in the United States (per USCIS Form I-9 instructions).
• JobTrain and the San Mateo County Sherriff's Department, County Probation will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check specific to this role.

Additional Information

We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain's mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

Also, please note:

• Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
• Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
• JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.

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