Education and Career Advisor - Essex County Sheriff's Department (Part-Time)
POSITION: Part-Time Education and Career Advisor (Career Development Counselor): Essex County Sheriff's Department; position includes travel within the Essex County Sheriff's Office Continuum; MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm; Grant Funded Position
SUMMARY: The Advisor will report to the Education Director and will advise and support incarcerated and justice involved individuals at one or several of the Essex County Sheriff's Department's carceral and/or reentry settings. The Education and Career Advisor maintains a caseload of students; advises and supports students in the formulation of education and career goals and transition plans; attainment of a high school credential; development of digital literacy skills; enrollment in postsecondary education; identification of postsecondary education and work readiness skills education, and preparation for employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:
Maintains a caseload of students across the ECSD continuum
Maintains and documents advising notes, intake data, attendance, and additional required information identified by supervisors, grantors, and funders for all students in platforms mandated by grantors and funders
Orients, intakes, enrolls and assesses new students
Assesses students at benchmarks identified by grantors and fundors
Monitors student progress and attendance; identifies and leads resolution of barriers to progress and attendance to include referring students to academic supports
Provides individual education and career planning and advising for post-secondary education/ training and career opportunities
Guides students and collaborates with Learning Specialists in the development of Education and Career Plans and Transition Plans
Leads weekly culturally responsive College and Career and Bridge to Work classes to include development of digital literacy skills
Refers and connects students to relevant education, vocation, and career planning community services
Maintains and posts advising office hours for students
Collaborates with instructor(s) to ensure that student goals and assessment results inform instruction
Networks with local/regional employers and education providers in order to help students connect to employment opportunities
Participates in required staff meetings, professional development and conferences
Participates in program planning and development activities
Develops and maintains relationships with school districts to support receipt of student records and monitor student progress
Adheres to policies, procedures, assurances and timelines defined by federal and state grants, ESCD, and internal guidance documents
Adheres to ADA (American with Disabilities Act) to include Individualized Education Plans (IEP), accommodations/modifications approved by NECC, and policies and processes established by Special Education in Institutional Settings
Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a team and the capacity to work across departments and/or disciplines
Meets with students on housing units in carceral setting
Participates in an annual evaluation/performance review conducted by the Education Director
Performs other duties as requested by the Education Director or Assistant Education Director
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or closely related field; with three (3) years of experience in Higher Education, Community Education, personal/academic advisement, non-traditional student interaction, program management, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Strong digital literacy skills.
Demonstrated writing and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of an educational team.
Experience working with adult learners and corrections populations.
Knowledge of community resources.
Ability to adapt to challenging environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a correctional facility.
Bilingual (Spanish/English)
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population.
BACKGROUND CHECK AND TRAINING: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check and attend the Essex County Sheriff's Department's 40-hour training program as conditions of employment.
Additional Information:
SALARY: Anticipated salary is $35,308.00 ($33.95/hour) annually with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits.
