Job Title: Education Coordinator
Department: Community Corrections
Reports To: Assistant Director
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Principal Function: The Education Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Community Corrections Department continuing education for offenders in the system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:
1. Instructs, schedules, and facilitates all evidence-based offender education programs for adults and juveniles to include all online classes.
2. Instructs, facilitates, and oversees the R.I.S.Q. program.
3. Provides liaison services between the program, schools, Courts and Probation Offices.
4. Maintains a productive learning environment, communicates with the Assistant Director on any special needs or supplies.
5. Conducts all program intakes for offender education and the R.I.S.Q. program and provides ongoing educational assistance.
6. Provides instruction for the Teen Intervention Program.
7. Prepares quarterly education program data reports; daily individual R.I.S.Q. progress reports; maintains all adult and juvenile program statistical data and offender completion and progress reports.
8. Assists with office responsibilities including; organizing staff meetings and training; requesting and observing drug screens and alcohol testing as necessary.
9. Completes administrative duties to include: attending meetings, reviewing reports, completing various reports, answering inquiries, etc., as needed.
10. Maintains an effective communication process with the Assistant Director.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This job does has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty according to the requirements of the organization. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
County-related Competencies: To perform this job successfully, all employees working in the County should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Attendance/Punctuality/Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time; Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Citizen Service - Manages difficult or emotional Citizen situations; Responds promptly to Citizen needs; Solicits Citizen feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Professionalism/Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills -Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views and tries new things; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality.
- Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Job-related Competencies – To perform this job successfully, employees in this job should demonstrate the following competencies:
· Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
· Adaptability- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
· Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision- making process; Makes timely decisions.
· Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in a related field plus three-years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience at the discretion of the Advisory Board. Certification in all Evidence Based Programs as determined by the Indiana Department of Corrections. Certification in the Risk/Needs assessments as needed.
Other Skills and Abilities: The following skills and abilities are either required or desired.
· Computer software skills required include: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
· The ability to memorize and define the eight (8) Evidence Based Principles as well as normal program practice.
· The ability to work rapidly for long periods, manage and coordinate multiple workloads, work on several tasks at the same time, and complete assignments effectively amidst frequent distractions and interruptions often under time pressure is required.
· A general understanding of report writing, while paying close attention to detail is required.
· The ability to maintain and cultivate positive relationship with offenders, citizens and other County departments is required.
· The ability to attend meetings and conferences, as needed.
· The ability to operate a computer, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, and other office equipment is desired.
· The ability to speak, read and write in English is required. Spanish is desired.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; talk or hear; and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; and lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with the use of an assistive device.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point), depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships), and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is exposed to the risk of electrical shock when working with office equipment; and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn on the job at all times in accordance with the department’s standard operating procedures (SOPs).
While the offices of Adams County are usually open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, this position may require work beyond these hours and on the weekends. It may also require the ability to drive a County-owned vehicle. Thus, a valid driver’s license is required. Incumbent shall have no prior felony criminal record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.48 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
