What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Instructor- Corrections position at Utah County Government?
UTAH COUNTY OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
100 East Center, Suite 3800, Provo, UT 84606 Phone: (801) 851-8158
Fax: (801) 851-8166 Email:
humanresources@UtahCounty.gov
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
The Utah County Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement agency in the county and is responsible for the preservation of the peace. The Sheriff and deputies make arrests, oversees the courts and the County Correctional Facility, and prepare legal documents for Sheriff’s sale.
Posting Date: 1/15/2025
Closing Date: Open until filled
- All applications received by February 2, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MST will be screened by the Human Resources Office. Those applicants meeting the specified qualifications and additional screening criteria will be referred for a hiring interview. The Human Resource Office will continue to consider qualified candidates as needed until the position is filled
POSITION: Life Skills Instructor – Corrections
POSTING #: 5490-0125kk
REQUISITION: R0001381
The Opportunity: Under general guidance and direction of a Sergeant – Corrections or Lieutenant – Corrections, provides inmates at the Utah County Security Center with skills and knowledge to navigate life effectively. Coordinates services with community agencies and monitors individual progress towards specific goals and objectives. Teaches various life skills classes and assesses individual needs. Assists the Case Manager – Sheriff with development and implementation of individualized treatment programming. Incumbents in this classification have considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures, and laws affecting work.
Starting Pay: Grade 720 Step A $22.70 to Step G $26.09/Hourly (based on education and experience)
Schedule: Variable hours
Essential Functions
- Coordinate program activities; schedule, oversee, and teach classes to help inmates develop
- important life, social, and behavioral skills, including budgeting, time management, literacy,
- conflict resolution, anger management, and others; assist with instructor hiring and training.
- Assist with coordinating appropriate substance abuse treatment and services for individuals;
- communicate with outside treatment providers and social service agencies, as needed; provide
- information to inmates on addiction, recovery, and available resources and assist inmates with
- applying and obtaining appropriate community services.
- Oversee and conduct classes focused on mental and physical health and wellbeing, including
- nutrition, exercise, stress management, disease prevention, and other related topics.
- Educate inmates about legal rights, responsibilities, and consequences of criminal behavior;
- provide information about the legal system and pathways to rehabilitation.
- Assist Case Manager – Sheriff with assignments, as needed; monitor client conduct; maintain
- record of activities to document progress in electronic health record system.
- Assist inmates with developing reentry plans, as needed; collaborate with program staff and
- community partners to assist with finding housing, employment, and other resources.
- Act as agency representative in court and interagency meetings; provide information to judges,
- court personnel, and others, as needed; ensure compliance of documentation with legal
- requirements and performance standards.
- Prepare statistical reports to assist with monitoring expenditures and grants.
- Perform crisis intervention services, as needed.
Job Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Behavioral Science, Health, Education, or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Preference may be given to individuals with work experience in a correctional facility.
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Benefits Package Includes:
100% paid premiums for health insurance
Up to 6.2% match in your 401(k)
Utah Retirement Systems (Pension and 401(k) options)
Pre-tax savings Health Savings Account (HSA)
Fourteen (14) paid Holidays
Dental and Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
AAP/EEO Statement
It is the policy of Utah County Government to assure equal employment opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, genetic status of gender identity.
UTAH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $23 - $26
