Goodwill of Silicon Valley · 4 weeks ago
In Custody Instructor
Main Plant - San Jose, CA 95112
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $32/hr
1+ years expGoodwill of Silicon Valley is dedicated to helping people build skills and find meaningful work. The In Custody Instructor will develop and maintain a curriculum for incarcerated individuals, conduct assessments, and provide instructional services to enhance life skills and emotional regulation.
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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
Responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either orally or in writing
Qualification
Required
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
The ability to be culturally sensitive in the work environment
The ability to demonstrate self-control in daily situations
The ability to demonstrate critical thinking in the work environment
The ability to handle daily stressful situations in the work environment
The ability to demonstrate flexibility in the work environment
The ability to work with the general public in the work environment on a daily basis
The ability to manage multiple roles in the work environment on a daily basis
The ability to develop and maintain personal growth within the team assigned to in the work environment
The person must be comfortable, mature and professional in interacting with diverse community partners, custody staff, students and colleagues with diverse heritage and backgrounds
Must be able to keep calm and collected in unusual or dangerous situations and to work under adverse situations if necessary
Willingness and ability to grow professionally, be accountable, and to expand skills and adapt to evolving school environments is required
Company
Goodwill of Silicon Valley
Goodwill of Silicon Valley is to improving the quality of life for all residents of Silicon Valley.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Baker
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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