Pathway Navigator - Corrections Specialist (.5 Fte)

Job Title Pathway Navigator - Corrections Specialist (.5 FTE) Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Pathway Navigator: Corrections Specialist is a part time position that will provide intensive community outreach to increase enrollment in post-secondary training and education, and other work-based learning opportunities for eligible incarcerated individuals. The Navigator will work in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Corrections on the recruitment, assessment, and development of an education pathway for incarcerated individuals from intake to re-entry which will integrate skills assessments, basic skills remediation, technical training, and other education programming that could include Second Chance Pell. Pathway Navigators are responsible for providing direct service to participants in all PACE (Pathways for Academic Career and Employment Act, 2014 Iowa Code Chapter 260H) related programs and services at Southeastern Community College. The Pathway Navigator will focus specifically on the identification, recruitment, and case-management support of individuals eligible for PACE program support services and will assist the Director in development, facilitation, reporting, and evaluation of PACE program activities.

This position is a half-time position (1044 hours per year). The starting salary is $21,000 per year.

Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid discretionary leave, 15 days vacation, paid spring and holiday breaks and participation in IPERS or TIAA-CREF retirement plan.

The Pathway Navigator: Corrections Specialist will be assigned to a regional area of the state and will operate out of specific correctional institutions (Iowa State Penitentiary and Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility) and SCC West Burlington Campus. Must be able to work on a basis of "available as work demands" in addition to a fixed schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.

The Pathway Navigator: Corrections Specialist will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.

Continued employment is contingent upon the continuation of grant funding.

Essential Duties Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Learn and embrace Southeastern Community College's mission, vision, values and goals, the comprehensive community college philosophy, and related Iowa Code.

• Learn, apply and role-model all SCC policies and procedures; and support and abide by strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution and the Student Affairs division, respectively.

• Implement marketing, recruitment, eligibility, intake, assessment, case management, evaluation methods, tools, and other documents needed to support the corrections education in prison initiatives. Documents shall support customized service delivery plans for program participants.

• Coordinate post-secondary programs and recruitment efforts in consultation with the Iowa Department of Corrections staff and partner education providers.

• Coordination with the Adult Education & Literacy staff to identify pathways for students in those programs to post-secondary programs.

• Assist students and staff with programing related to incarcerated individuals' entry to educational services, course of study selection, career planning, and transitioning to further educational opportunities.

• Work in collaboration with continuing education, secondary programs, academic affairs, and other college programs and committees on the development and implementation of existing and future corrections education initiatives, with a focus on creation of career pathways and articulation of programs between credit and non-credit programming.

• Create a referral system to Community-Based Organizations, as well as partner agreements linking post-secondary education participants to support services needed to successfully enroll and complete education and training plans.

• Serve as a coach/advisor to students in Corrections Education programming, linking students with appropriate college and partner resources.

• Provide appropriate assessment and guidance through a case-management approach to students who are experiencing challenges/barriers within and or outside their educational experience.

• Complete all reporting requirements associated with the PACE program within established timelines.

• Actively participate in department, division, and institution meetings and trainings.

• Other duties as assigned by the Director.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred. Area of emphasis: Marketing, Business, Education, Communication, Counseling or Human Relations preferred.

• Relevant work/lived experience related to the nature of this position will be considered.

• Self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with a minimum of two (2) years program management experience required. Program management experience includes: planning, budgeting, organizing, monitoring, observation, evaluating and reporting of program or business functions.

• Experience in preparing and presenting to groups of individuals.

• Ability to use technology and computer software applications to perform work duties:

• Able to use Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to learn and develop competency in student data management administrative software and other reporting software.

• Understanding and commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.

• Strong presentation, facilitation, written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to provide quality customer service both internally and externally.

• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills to interact positively and cooperatively with Iowa Department of Corrections and other internal/external constituents.

• Ability to read, comprehend and abide by government forms/regulations and complete required reports related to grant activities.

• Honesty, strong work ethic, character and personal integrity, with commitment to providing the utmost professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality are required.

• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.

• Demonstrated strong organizational skills, ability to plan, perceive priorities, implement and manage multiple projects. Follow through on projects/commitments is essential.

• Must be detail-oriented with strong analytical, evaluative and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and manage multiple tasks.

• Must possess valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

The Pathway Navigator: Corrections Specialist will be assigned to a regional area of the state and will operate out of specific correctional institutions (Iowa State Penitentiary and Mount Pleasant Correctional Facility) and SCC West Burlington Campus. Must be able to work on a basis of "available as work demands" in addition to a fixed schedule, which may include evenings and weekends.

EEO Statement Summary

It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 - 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu, phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, , John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS338P Open Date 06/26/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please answer the screening questions and make sure and upload your resume, cover letter and transcripts in order to be considered for the position. Thank you,