In Custody Instructor

Description

Summary 

Founded in Santa Clara County in 1928, Goodwill of Silicon is dedicated to improving employment opportunities, increasing standards of living, providing economic independence, and restoring our clients’ sense of self-worth. We achieve this through workforce creation, vocational training, and environmental stewardship. With 18 retail stores, an online store, an extensive reuse/recycling operation, and our Contract Services division, we help individuals overcome barriers to employment, build sustainable lives and communities. 

In-Custody instruction and facilitation of workshops inside of Santa Clara County correctional units.  Establish relationships with Correctional Staff seeking to continue the growth of the In-Custody Program and its ability to maximize the programming available to incarcerated participants. Provide instruction in a variety of subjects which help incarcerated participants build skills necessary for, mindfulness, meditation, emotional regulation. These skills should help participants to better embrace employment readiness, education, life skills, and obtaining employment upon release. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain 12-week curriculum to ensure program remains relevant and that the delivery of services in-custody is creative and continuing to meet the needs of the population 

• Data entry and practice proper protocols of data entry for all clients served 

• Conduct class lectures, small group tutorials and one-on-one instruction 

• Conduct assessment to determine individual needs 

• Conduct testing that demonstrates participant’s understanding, retention and application of lessons 

• Preparing teaching materials for each class 

• Providing group instruction in a way that allows each individual to be engaged and productive 

• Provide Cell-Study packets to participants during institutional lock-down 

• Deliver instructional services and assist in curriculum development in areas such as; mindfulness, meditations, the basic principles of emotional regulation, development of life skills, conflict resolution, and other class lessons TBD. 

• Follow security policy & procedures of the institution 

• Performs other duties as requested 

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications/Experience 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution that included or was supplemented by supervised student teaching. 

• 1-2 years of successful experience working in a jail setting, education with incarcerated populations, or equivalent combination of experience and education. 

• Must become certified as a Moral Reconation Therapy Facilitator within 90 days of hiring. 

• Knowledge of and practice in applicable recovery models, mediation and mindfulness models, with emotional regulation, and life skills application being the main goal.  

• Must possess vehicle, insurance, CDL, and excellent driving record. 

• Excellent technological skills, proficiency in computer and tablet usage. 

• Excellent data entry skills and proficiency in MS Office, case management databases, internet, Google applications 

Salary : $28 - $30