Program Facilitator Faith Base

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Tutwiler (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Program Facilitator to lead and deliver educational and personal growth programs for inmates in a secure facility.

The role involves planning, conducting workshops, and maintaining a learning-oriented environment while coordinating with staff on admissions and program progression. A high school diploma or GED and 60 college credits are required, with the ability to substitute experience for education and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 60 college credits required.
• Experience delivering programs may substitute for the educational requirement.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct or facilitate workshops and group activities using curriculum and aids.
• Create and maintains an environment conducive to learning and personal growth; set behavior standards.
• Coordinate admissions, evaluations, course completion, and termination information with staff; maintain confidentiality.
• Evaluate progress of inmates/residents and verify program completion.

Skills

Group facilitation

Curriculum delivery

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality practices

Education

High School diploma or GED

60 college credits

Job description

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Program Facilitator who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Program Facilitator conducts various programs in a group setting to inmates/residents assigned to residential and non-residential programs. Interviews and assesses prospective program participants to determine individual and group needs. Implements a wide range of programs.

• Plan, conduct or facilitate workshops, and group activities specific to programs by facilitating group discussions, lecturing, demonstrating, and using audio and/or visual aids and other material to supplement program curriculum. Follow standard curriculum for the program and supervises all program activity.
• Create and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth of inmates/residents by establishing standards of behavior and participation, and encourages inmates/residents to maintain these standards.
• Coordinate admissions, evaluations, program completion, and program termination information with other interested staff and departments. Maintain and monitors confidentiality of inmates/residents and administrative files.
• Evaluate progress of assigned inmates/residents and reviews status to verify that programs are completed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Sixty (60) credit hours of college coursework is required.
• Experience facilitating and delivering programs related to work assignment may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience with custody and control of inmates/residents preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum Age Requirement:Must be at least 18 years of age.