What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transition Specialist - Correctional Facility position at LearningQuest Stanislaus Literacy Center?
Job Description:
LearningQuest Stanislaus Literacy Center in Modesto, CA, is in search of a Transition Specialist to join our team. This role involves delivering Career Readiness and Life Skill workshops at our county's Public Safety Center (Jail). We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for helping others and an eagerness to advance within our organization. The Transition Specialist will conduct weekly workshops, offer information on community resources, and extend support to individuals transitioning out of incarceration.
This is a full-time position (32 hours per week), scheduled from Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Weekly Schedule:
- Spend 3-4 hours daily at the Correctional facility, delivering life skill training sessions covering Computer literacy, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Career Readiness.
- Allocate up to 12 hours weekly for resume writing/editing, student data entry, and class preparation.
- Arrange weekly appointments with released clients to aid them in job searches, program enrollments, and community referrals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree with relevant experience.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive mindset, ready to take initiative in service provision.
- Access to reliable transportation for regular travel within Modesto, CA.
- Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screening; eligibility for access to correctional facilities is mandatory for employment.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is desirable but not mandatory.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of effective communication with diverse populations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- No weekends
Language:
- Spanish Fluently (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Modesto, CA 95354 (Required)
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19