Reentry Career/Success Coach

The Reentry Career/Success Coach is responsible for identifying the needs for successful re-entry linking to services that contribute to successful re-entry instructing groups in reentry skills and coordinating the delivery of services. Listed below are the primary responsibilities of this position; however the Director of Reentry Services and his/her designee may assign other professional duties to meet the Colleges needs.

• Schedules presentations for potential students within and outside the prison setting including shop tours Q&A sessions course and program content information instructor expectations credentialing options etc.

• Performs interest/aptitude surveying.
• Creates individualized career plans.
• Facilitates enrollment in career technical training.
• Provides one-on-one mentoring and guidance.
• Instruct students and prospective students in reentry skills.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams working with students to develop and implement a viable re-entry plan.
• Completes required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Participates in in-service training and other continuing education activities to enhance job skills and knowledge.
• Understands and maintains a valid Alabama Drivers license and the ability to meet the requirements of insurability established by ISTCs insurance carrier.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality within the bounds of legal and ethical standards as well as a high standard of professional integrity.
• Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
• Demonstrates computer literacy by utilizing current technology to communicate and complete reports.
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System and J. F. Ingram State Technical College.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments solve problems provide leadership and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organization skills attentive to detail and can prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the College.

REQUIRED:
An Associates degree in a human services field from a regionally accredited institution.

PREFERRED:
A bachelors degree in human services from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience working with correctional populations.
Knowledge of Department of Corrections Administrative Regulations.
Experience working with educationally or vocationally challenged individuals.

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabamas correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age race educational economic and cultural background.