Corrections Education Navigator (Centralia College) at Centralia College in Centralia, Kansas

Job Description:

Job Title: Corrections Education Navigator (Centralia College)
Location: Centralia College
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 13936
About Us

Centralia College is on a 30-acre campus of modern buildings set among walking paths, lawns, and native plantings just a few blocks from the heart of Centralia, Washington. The college has served students in the Lewis County region since 1925 and is the oldest continuously operating community college in Washington State. The city of Centralia is a historic railroad and river shipping hub with a vibrant downtown and railway station.

As a comprehensive community college, Centralia College offers academic transfer and workforce programs, as well as adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and personal enrichment classes. The college also offers five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.

In addition to the main campus in Centralia, Centralia College East in Morton is a smaller site that serves the needs of students in east Lewis County. Centralia College is committed to the success of all students, and thus also provides educational programs at two corrections centers in southwest Washington and one juvenile facility. In total, the college serves more than 4,800 students annually. For nearly 100 years, several generations of Lewis County residents have looked to Centralia College for their education and training needs.

Centralia College is committed to student success, academic excellence, and enhancing and supporting our diverse community in an inclusive and equitable learning environment. We encourage applicants with demonstrated experience collaborating with, and serving, people from a wide range of backgrounds.

For more information on Centralia College and the Centralia area, call 360-736-9391 or visit www.centralia.edu.

Job Description

Under direct/general supervision of the Dean of Corrections Education, this exempt position is responsible for creating pathways for incarcerated students in vocational programs, GED, HS+, and college degree programming, as well as supporting individuals to locate employment/education resources upon release to the community.

This position is designed to fulfill a contract awarded by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) to operate a correctional education program in accordance with an interagency agreement with the Department of Corrections (DOC). Centralia College and its employees working in corrections education are expected to follow all DOC policies, IT, and other security requirements, follow DOC Operational, and Memorandums.

Duties and Responsibilities

Community-Based Education Navigation: Provide community-based education to recruit, enroll, and retain justice-impacted students into postsecondary, vocational, pre-college, and/or apprenticeship programs in regional services areas, including two- and four-year colleges, that must include the following core services:

• Perform regular outreach with regional and local community correction offices, community corrections officers, reentry centers, and community reentry staff to increase access to educational opportunities available to justice-impacted individuals, including bi-monthly office hours at reentry centers.
  
  


• Monitor and respond to referrals from facility education navigators, community corrections officers, reentry centers, and community reentry staff, in a timely manner, to facilitate a seamless transition for justice-impacted individuals.
  
  


• Engage in outreach with incarcerated students utilizing kiosks and coordinating with facility education navigators to support education reentry plans and support navigation of two- and four-year colleges, and apprenticeships.
  
  


• Provide comprehensive assistance to justice-impacted individuals including support with enrollment, financial aid, career planning, referrals to apprenticeship programs, and other support services within higher education systems, including two- and four-year colleges.
  
  


• Connect and co-enroll participants in other support services available at the college including, when eligible, Basic Food Employment and Training, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, and services provided under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
  
  


• Collaborate with the Department reentry staff to support justice-impacted individuals in housing and additional reentry supports.
  
  


• Utilize the Department-provided Monthly Education Assistance data report to identify individuals close to release or in partial confinement and engage in outreach and provide education resources as needed.
  
  


• Track engagement, enrollment, progression, and completion outcomes for all program participants and report monthly.
  
  


• Document case notes of navigation services provided to individuals under DOC supervision, including in-person and virtual encounters in OMNI, including Chronos and Scorecard regularly.
  
  


• Participate in Board Navigator meetings, the Department Reentry Navigators meetings, and other trainings/meetings as assigned to facilitate sharing information, resources, and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of the navigator program.
  
  


• Support educational assessment and placement, including maintenance of necessary training/certifications from appropriate state agencies and vendors (i.e., Transcripts, GED)
  
  


• Collaborate with students to identify and overcome barriers to educational, career, and life goals
  
  


• Supporting student's goals through assistance with resume writing, employment and college applications, cover letter creation, and related application materials.
  
  


• Complying with DOC and College reporting requirements.
  
  


• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with major study in a related field (i.e., justice studies, human services, counseling, social work, education, etc.).

OR

Equivalent education/experience.

AND

Ability to pass the DOC security clearance.

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:

• Constantly sitting or standing for long durations of presentations/meetings.
  
  


• Constantly moving about the correctional center to accomplish objectives.
  
  


• Constantly communicates information orally and in writing.
  
  


• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, copy machine, and computer printer.
  
  

Office will be on Centralia College campus.

Conditions of Employment

This is a twelve (12) month per year federally grant funded, full-time professional/technical exempt position. The salary is $50,125 - $50,125 (DOQ/DOE) annually depending on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

The state of Washington provides a comprehensive benefits package for state employees. The position may participate in the TIAA/CREF retirement system.

DEADLINE: The screening committee will begin their first review on July 1, 2024. Position is open until filled.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $50,125 - $50,125 (DOQ/DOE)

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Online Application
  
  


• Cover Letter that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
  
  


• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
  
  


• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.
  
  

Eligibility to Work

If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work.

Background Check

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

EEO Statement

Centralia College has a strong institutional commitment to the principles of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we strongly urge all qualified applicants, especially people of color, persons of disability, women, and disabled and Vietnam era veterans, to apply. Centralia College is an Equal Opportunity employer.

It is the policy of Centralia College to assure equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age (over 40), religion, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

Centralia College does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Designated Title II, VI, VII, IX, Section 504, ADA compliance officer: Vice President for Human Resources and Equity, Hanson Hall Room 101, Centralia College, 600 Centralia College Blvd, Centralia WA 98531-4099, (360)623-8943.

The Human Resources Office is accessible for persons with disabilities. Those who need disability accommodation in the application/employment process, please call (360)623-8943.

Jeanne Clery Statement

Notice of Availability of Annual Security Report-Centralia College's Annual Crime/Security Report is available here, containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 360-623-8947.

Title IX Statement

Centralia College is compliant with Title IX best practices. For more information visit, Title IX.

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