Pre-Release Employment Navigator - Doral, FL at Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Florida

Job Description:

TITLE: Pre-Release Employment Navigator - Doral, FL

POSITION NO: P10018

SECTION: Department of Corrections/Facility/Administrative Services

HIRING SALARY: $40,000.00 annually

HOURS: 40 hours per week

CONTACT: Human Resources at (850) 201-8510 or via email at
hr@tcc.fl.edu

LOCATIONS: The link to the
Department of Corrections Region 4 map
is included to assist you in identifying the location of each facility. Please ensure that the location you select is within vicinity or the location you desire.

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  Southwest Florida Reception Center (SFRC) - Doral, FL

  
  

MAJOR FUNCTION: The Pre-Release Employment Navigator is a grant funded position housed within Department of Corrections. The Pre-Release Employment Navigator (PREN) positions may cover more than one institution based on workload and proximity. The PREN services will occur through cell-front and/or in congregate settings.

Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

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  In-person and virtual facilitation of workshops and training relative to employability and life skills.

  
  


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  Administration and interpretation of assessments.

  
  


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  Maintaining and providing documentation of services delivered.

  
  


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  Facilitation of pre-release connections with community providers and employers through face-to-face and technology-based interactions to include pre-release job search, recruitment, and connections to post-release training and employment.

  
  

MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: a) An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience in the workforce development, social services, corrections or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of administrative principles and practices; knowledge of office procedures and practices; knowledge of methods of data collection; knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication; proficient computer skills in Excel and Microsoft Word software; proficient in specking effectively to small groups; ability to work independently with limited supervision; ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and complete work assignments with accuracy; ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with others; ability to work in a secured prison setting; ability to work with inmates; ability work within the vicinity of officials that carry guns; and ability to work with users of varying technical expertise.