The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Education Coordinator for the Fairbanks Correctional Center (FCC) located in Fairbanks, Alaska.
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What you will be doing:
The successful applicant will be part of a team setting in the Programs department at Fairbanks Correctional Center. You will engage in providing innovative educational programs for our facility. This encompasses program development and design, coupled with making curriculum for offenders’ education in the areas of Adult Basic Education, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Life Skills, Vocational Education, and Post-Secondary Education.
Our organization, mission and culture:
Our mission statement provides that Offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner, and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day. Your interaction with offenders can help them work towards a more positive release outcome by connecting resources when able throughout the State. You will help guide their way during incarceration towards programming and rehabilitative needs. You will take the lead on Educational Programming including GED and Reentry services that will aid offenders in moving toward a successful future. You will coordinate outside resources with incarcerated individuals to achieve corrections goals.
The benefits of joining our team:
You will have the opportunity to flex your work hours throughout the day and week to accommodate your needs or the needs of your classes. You will have the ability to network around the state and enhance your portfolio, allowing for growth to become a versatile Education Coordinator connecting reentry and rehabilitative programs to Alaskans in need.
The working environment you can expect:
Your office, classroom and library are located in the secure side of the facility. Security staff are available but not located inside your area as you work with offenders. Both male and female offenders, sentenced and unsentenced will require your educational services.
Who are we looking for:
We are looking for a person who:- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with self-motivation and reliability on the job.
- Is able to work with a culturally diverse offender population and to recognize and respond to lifestyle and value differences.
- Has the ability to work effectively and calmly with individuals who might be offensive, upset, or hostile is a trait that is suited for corrections work.
- Has the flexibility to adjust resources, network with community resources and adapt to schedule changes/delays will be needed as your educational services can and will fluctuate as development in educational services moves forward.