Job description
Returning citizens recidivate and return to prison within 3 years of being released because of a lack of or negative support system in the community – whether they actively look for it or it finds them. Finding employment after years of incarceration, reconnecting with family and rebuilding relationships, stigma and pressure from society, lack of education, not knowing how to access various community resources, or simply hanging around old friends will surely spell disaster for someone who wants to change their life and be a positive and productive member of society. Free2Succeed Community Mentoring program allows mentors in Idaho's communities to connect with an individual who is close to release from incarceration to community resources that support their transition and reentry. Mentors work closely with probation and parole staff in a team effort to engage the offender in pro-social accountability. Mentors help them to successfully navigate around and through negative obstacles and triggers after their release. Mentors will help them be accountable for their actions, provide emotional support and encouragement, introduce them to positive and pro-social people and groups, may help find employment and education and even appropriate and safe housing. Mentors are not and will not take the place of a probation and parole officer. They complement what they do by being another set of eyes and ears and working in concert with the reentry or recovery plan established by the PO. IDOC provides a simple way for mentors to get started, training, and an opportunity to help change communities into safer places to live.
Member Duties : Assist with regional development and implementation of Free2Succeed Community Mentoring program; Recruit, train, develop, and support mentors from local community; Create structure and framework within the local probation and parole district office; Do public presentations when needed; Develop community resources; Develop and present mentor training curricula; Match mentors with returning citizens; Create sustainable program policies and procedures; Gather data for program efficacy; Assist with reentry efforts from incarceration to community; write and submit reports; work closely with professional staff. Some regional day travel will be required.
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage* , Mileage and cell phone reimbursement , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Education , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Housing , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Public Safety .
Education , Community and Economic Development , Homelessness , Housing , Community Outreach , Ex-Offender Reentry , Public Safety .
Skills :
Social Services , Communications , Leadership , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , General Skills , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring .
Social Services , Communications , Leadership , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , General Skills , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Recruitment , Teaching/Tutoring .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
COEUR 'D ALENE - Free2Succeed Community Mentoring Program
Program Start/End Date
08/15/2022 - 08/31/2023
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
Some college
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
IDAHO
Accepting Applications
From 02/05/2020 To 03/31/2023
Contact
Jeff Kirkman
1299 N Orchard St
Boise ID 83706
208-658-2073
jkirkman@idoc.idaho.gov
www.idoc.idaho.gov
Listing ID
76422
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