Re-Entry Transition Navigator (736207)

- Under the supervision of an administrator and as part of a case management team, provides transition services for adult incarcerated offenders; provides record keeping, instructional assistance, and interaction and communication with clients, staff, parole agents, and other agencies.- Program Support:  Provides one-on-one and group instruction in adult re-entry program areas; assists clients with self-help, job readiness and social skills; assists clients in extra-curricular activities; supervises clients in class setting as directed by manager; assists clients in using computers; models appropriate behavior for clients; maintains site morale to motivate clients; reinforces appropriate behavior modifications for clients; adapts materials and equipment to meet specific needs and learning styles of the client; evaluates client progress on work assignments and shares with manager; develops and uses predetermined daily and weekly lesson/work plans and follow-through; operates standard office and classroom equipment; maintains awareness of physical and emotional changes in clients and reports concerns to staff and manager; plans and implements special events; attends in-services and staff meetings as required. - Service Coordination:  Maintains a caseload of program clients; acts as liaison for clients, families and other related agencies involved in the transition process; provides information and support; assists clients in completing various forms and obtaining documents for transition, training, education and employment; provides interventions when necessary; conducts a variety of risk/needs assessments with client; assists in developing client's Individual Development Plan; identifies clients appropriate for phase transition or program completion; may accompany clients to appointments, interviews, and other program-related activities; as part of a team, participates in collaborative meetings with staff and agencies to provide information and recommendations.  - Record keeping:  Maintains accurate records and reports including attendance records, case notes and daily charts of client progress, pertinent client information, transcripts, client intake files/records, client accident and incident reports, and various related forms; completes incident reports for both positive and negative circumstances; corrects completed work assignments and records grades; assists office staff in ordering and maintaining classroom supplies, equipment, and materials; prepares class lists, schedules, and other documents. - Communications:  Communicates with clients, parole agents, Corrections Department, and other agencies as directed by the administrator or other staff; develops and maintains a professional rapport with program staff; demonstrates sensitivity to needs of clients, families, staff, and parole agents; maintains confidentiality of information regarding clients.  - Other duties as assigned