Diversion and Re-Entry Instructor

At JEVS Human Services, we believe in giving people possibilities—opportunities to be self-sufficient and satisfied. Each year we touch nearly 25,000 lives, focusing on individuals with physical, developmental, and emotional challenges as well as those facing adverse socio-economic conditions including unemployment and underemployment.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those who are unemployed and underemployed?  

TCY Philly has an exciting opportunity as a Diversion and Reentry Instructor. 

General Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a working knowledge of SAS/Montco/Philly/ TCY policy and procedures.
• Facilitate monthly SAS VIP workshops in Philly and Montco.
• Teach job readiness, administer assessments TCY Philly/Montco
• Effectively communicate with other JEVS Human Services staff, exhibiting teamwork, and collaboration.
• Participate in program meetings, supervisory meetings, unit meetings and division meetings on an ongoing basis. 

Program Specific:

• Structure and Facilitate SAS Philly/Montco VIP monthly VIP workshops
• Provide Soft Skills and Job readiness instruction to TCY Philly/Montco clients (including clients with Limited English Proficiency and/or whose primary language is not English) of an VIP program.
• Through the utilization of the JEVS 21^st Century Skills Soft Skills curriculum design, deliver and manage interactive experiential learning activities in a classroom environment.
• Utilize knowledge of group dynamics and facilitation techniques including ice breakers, individual exercises, and break-out designs
• Ensure résumés and applications are completed timely and accurately. 
• Promote clients’ active participation in all classroom activities; provide client reward and recognition.
• Document all contacts with clients and maintain accurate and timely records of attendance and other pertinent program data.  Input data into JEVS ECM database
• Meet regularly with the team (including collaborative partners, research organization, probation and parole officers) to plan activities, discuss client progress, and evaluate program intervention at key intervals.
• Other related duties as assigned