SIH Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY: Develops training programs for inmate workers that meet PRIDE industry needs and prepares inmate workers for post-release employment. Administers and interprets assessments and tests. Supervises all pre-release training programs at the industry level. Manages the inmate idleness reduction program and personnel in conjunction with FDC.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist inmate participants in developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for employment through the development of certified training programs that meet PRIDE industry needs.
• Participate in program planning and evaluation; identify needs and develop resources and strategies to ensure that program goals are met.
• Oversee the SIH.
• Become certified as an Administrator for Aztec, and other Training Systems. Increase inmate participation in testing programs.
• Supervise the inmate idleness reduction program to include curriculum development, and selection of inmate participants.
• Enroll participants in server-based training programs, track enrollment, progress, and record program completions.
• Collaborate with FDC to ensure all GED program participants are evaluated and scheduled for Education Department tutoring as needed.
• Communicate with FDC Education supervisors at the industry to get inmates scheduled for TABE and GED testing and receive scores.
• Record program completion results in the PRIDE Inmate Database. Report monthly program results to supervisor for inclusion in SIH metrics.
• Any other duties assigned by the PRIDE Workforce Development Manager.

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma
• Language Skills: Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Mathematical Skills: Advanced math skills.
• Reasoning Ability: Critical thinking, reading comprehension.
• Specialized Knowledge and/or Skill: • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, proficiency in Excel • Detail oriented, strong initiative, and resourcefulness • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of management • Ability to work independently • Well organized, initiative-taking problem solver
• Other Skills and Abilities: People/leadership skills. Personal time management. Honest, Straightforward, dependable, pleasant, adaptable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is inside a correctional institution in a designated office space.

PRINCIPAL CONTACTS: PRIDE Executive team, PRIDE senior management, vendors, customers, all PRIDE departments, Industry Managers, production managers, Florida state departments and Florida Department of Corrections, employees, and inmates.