POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE : Education Advisor / Career Navigator
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides minimum of 20 hours / wk. dedicated to identifying residents to be assessed, and administering intake testing in various locations.
- Provides a minimum of 15 hours weekly to educational advising services to 563 AE / CI grant enrolled Suffolk County Department male and female residents and detainees
- Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to the Director of EducationSUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Intake Coordinator :
Creates a testing list for inmates at the Suffolk County House of CorrectionAdministers the intake test (currently TABE) to detainees and residentsCorrects and scores all intake testsRecords the intake test resultsReports the intake test resultsFiles the intake test resultsDistributes the intake test results to detainees and residentsPrepares and maintains monthly report statisticsPerforms other duties as the Sheriff may assignEducation Advisor / Career Navigator :
Depending on assignment, supports residents primarily in adult basic education classes at the Suffolk County House of Correction and the Nashua Street Jail and,Assists in the formulation advising practices to determine the most effective methods and materials to meet the needs of the male and female detainees and sentenced individualsDepending on assignment, interviews prospective incarcerated students for class placement; assesses and records individual student educational progress and career interestAssists with identifying and coordinating transition of HiSET / high school post- secondary education PSED and / or trainingMaintains progress reports on each resident indicating academic development and discusses behavior and educational problems with appropriate staffCounsels reidents on educational requirements and any emotional, social or physical problems evidenced in the classroomIs responsible for the organization, cleanliness and control of office and meeting areas including class roomsPrepares and maintains monthly report statistics indicating number and description of advising sessions and assists with maintenance of student recordsDemonstrates flexibility and ability to learn and perform new duties and skillsPerforms other duties as the Sheriff may assignQUALIFICATIONS :
At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in ABE or ESOL preferredConsiderable ability to :Be detail-oriented
Be flexibleBe patientlisten attentively and work effectively with residentsmaintain a harmonious relationship with staff, community agencies, and clientsrecognize specific educational and substance abuse tendenciesread, interpret and report educational and career test / assessment scoresComputer experience required. Working knowledge and comfort using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word requiredWorking knowledge of Suffolk County Sheriff's Department policies knowledge of education, classification, and therapeutic processes preferable, but not requiredHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferredExcellent oral and written communication skills are essentialQUALIFICATIONS : Education Advisor
1. Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, or sociology; Master's degree in education, psychology or social work preferred
2. At least one year of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in the area of advising or teaching adult learners preferred
Considerable knowledge required of :
a) community resources and programs available to aid residents
b) practices and procedures of advising and case management
c)individual, emotional and behavioral patterns and impact of cultural, racial, educational and economic factors in society
Considerable ability to :
Listen attentively and work effectively with residentsMaintain a harmonious relationship with staff, community agencies, and clientsRecognize specific educational and substance abuse tendenciesRead, interpret and report educational and career test / assessment scoresExcellent oral and written communication skills essentialESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Regular, punctual and predictable attendance at assigned workplace, assigned testing sessions, and at scheduled meetingsKnowledge of, compliance with, and enforcement of Department policies and proceduresCompliance with security proceduresObeying of moderately complex oral and written ordersCommunicating effectively both orally and in writingAble to independently initiate a project, execute the necessary steps, and complete in a timely and effective mannerDeal calmly and effectively with stressful situation, including emergenciesExercise good judgmentWork collaboratively with all internal and external staffMINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Communicate orally to residentsSit or stand periodically for 8 hoursLift up to 5 poundsCarry up to 5 poundsClimb stairs occasionallyWalk short distances, andWrite and typeADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
Participation in mandatory training
Must be willing and able to work at least two (2) evenings per week (i.e. 12-7 pm, 1-8 pm, 2-9 pm)
