Commit to Serve Your City Year! (Full Pay/Benefits - Academic Mentor)
City Year · Hominy, OK
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Student success coach and mentor (entry level, paid, full-time) City Year AmeriCorps Member About City Year City Year, an AmeriCorps program, helps students across schools succeed. Teams of City Year AmeriCorps members provide support to students, classrooms and the whole school, helping to ensure that students in schools receive a high-quality education that prepares them with the skills and mindset to thrive and contribute to their community. What You'll Do As a City Year AmeriCorps member, your service will focus on coaching and mentoring elementary, middle and/or high school students. You will help these students earn academic success, improve their attendance, and develop positive behaviors at school. You will plan and monitor individual student progress and work with teachers on whole class instruction, breakout spaces and other in-class student assistance. Role and Responsibilities Experience in all these tasks is not necessary. We provide 2-4 weeks of training at the beginning of the year to support you. Plus, you will work with partner teachers and school staff every step of the way. Support academic coaching and interpersonal development for students: Work with identified students 1:1 and in small groups Develop literacy and/or math skills varying learning activities by student level, answering student questions and encouraging assignment completion Create and implement a behavior management system for students Develop interpersonal skills throughout their day, using proven strategies of learning, practicing, reflection and repetition Collaborate with teachers and team members to collect, record, analyze and monitor individual student progress, participating in facilitated reviews of student data collected and entered into City Year's student data systemCreate an engaging, safe and healthy classroom space in collaboration with the teacher Support Whole School initiatives to increase engagement with students and families: Support and/or conduct extended day and virtual programming for students before, during and after school including, but not limited to, academic enrichment and intervention, homework support, recreation and student clubs, service learning, and leadership development Create, support and/or co-lead events or programs that recognize and appreciate student growth and/or achievement in math, literacy, attendance, and behavior City Year benefits You will receive: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Curalinc Employee Assistance Program Talkspace Therapy Program Free 3-year membership to Happier Benefit Advocate Center Bi-weekly living stipend Workers' compensation Relocation support Benefits specific to City Year location Career and University partnerships and scholarships City Year / AmeriCorps Uniform parts AmeriCorps and other federally-issued benefits You will be eligible for: Segal AmeriCorps Education Award* Child care benefits paid by AmeriCorps Loan forbearance and interest accrual payments for qualified student loans Time accrual toward the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, (see Reduction of Education Costs) Income-based Loan Repayment Plan (IBR)Eligibility Requirements City Year AmeriCorps members are as varied as the communities we serve. We're looking for you if you want to build yourself, give back and are ready to change the world. Be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (Authorization to work in the U.S. is not sufficient. Those with DACA status unfortunately are not eligible at this time) Be 17-25 by July 1, 2025 Have a GED or high school diploma, some college experience, or college degree Have served no more than three terms in an AmeriCorps state or national program* Agree to and complete a background check Be able to begin City Year by July/August 2025 (specific start date varies by location) How to Apply Visit and submit your completed application online. For more information on how to apply, visit: For more information about this role visit our website.
Correctional Case Manager
Oklahoma School for the Blind · Hominy, OK
Correctional Case Manager Location: Dick Conner Correctional Center Basic Purpose: Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing routine social casework in the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution or advanced social casework pertaining to the re-entry of offenders into the community. Typical Functions: • Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender's security risks and programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments. • Reviews work and conduct records of all assigned offenders to determine progress or necessity of changing assignments or security classification; serves as a member of the classification unit for an assigned caseload. • Advises offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs, family problems and institutional adjustment. • Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration. • Assists with, or prepares reports such as parole summaries or court ordered presentence investigations. • Receives and takes necessary action on incoming and outgoing mail to or from assigned offenders. • Develops, monitors, and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services. • Establishes collaborative network with relevant partners to provide support, pre and post release services for offenders which involve family members and community resources and social service agencies. Level Descriptors: Level I: This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry-level routine case management work, under close supervision, involving classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution. Level II: This is the career level where incumbents perform a full range of case management tasks involving the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution. Incumbents at this level are responsible for overseeing difficult advanced classification and counseling cases. Level III: This is the specialist level where incumbents are responsible for providing programs such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavior and sex offender treatment; and offender re-entry case management functions to include; coordination of strategic social casework; classification; development of transitional/intervention plans; conducting and analyzing offender assessments; developing family and community collaborative support teams, and providing service referrals and follow-up. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Level I: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; and of the social and psychological problems facing offenders. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender's social and correctional needs. Level II: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; of the social and psychological problems facing offenders; of the principles of personality development and adjustments; and of the social structure of an offender population and individual assimilation into it. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender's social and correctional needs. Level III: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; of the social and psychological problems facing offenders; of the principles of personality development and adjustments; of the social structure of an offender population and individual assimilation into it; of related government laws and practices; and of community resources. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender's social and correctional needs; and to motivate offenders in a positive, constructive manner. Education and Experience: Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty semester hours of the required education. Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and two years of correctional records management or social casework which involved the classification and assignment, field supervision, apprehension or investigation of offenders, or as a chief of security in a community corrections center, or in a professional administrative position with responsibilities for maintaining inmate records, establishing procedures or serving as an assistant to a warden. Substitution of a master's degree for one year only of the required specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty hours of the required education. Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of correctional records management or social casework which involved the classification and assignment, field supervision, apprehension or investigation of offenders, or as a chief of security in a community corrections center, or in a professional administrative position with responsibilities for maintaining inmate records, establishing procedures or serving as an assistant to a warden. Substitution of a master's for one year only of the required specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty semester hours of the required education. Note: No substitution will be allowed for the required period of qualifying specialized experience described in levels, II, III, and IV. Preference will be given to applicants with college degrees. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Correctional Case Manager
State of Oklahoma · Hominy, OK
Correctional Case Manager Location: Dick Conner Correctional Center Basic Purpose: Positions within this job family are assigned responsibilities involving providing routine social casework in the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution or advanced social casework pertaining to the re-entry of offenders into the community. Typical Functions: • Uses interview techniques and assessment instruments to determine the offender's security risks and programmatic needs; prepares case history reports and recommends program assignments. • Reviews work and conduct records of all assigned offenders to determine progress or necessity of changing assignments or security classification; serves as a member of the classification unit for an assigned caseload. • Advises offenders on personal problems, employment resources, vocational skills, educational and training needs, family problems and institutional adjustment. • Delivers programs to offenders which are designed to assist in a successful re-entry into the community following release from incarceration. • Assists with, or prepares reports such as parole summaries or court ordered presentence investigations. • Receives and takes necessary action on incoming and outgoing mail to or from assigned offenders. • Develops, monitors, and amends offender transition plans in line with re-entry programs and services. • Establishes collaborative network with relevant partners to provide support, pre and post release services for offenders which involve family members and community resources and social service agencies. Level Descriptors: Level I: This is the basic level where incumbents perform entry-level routine case management work, under close supervision, involving classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution. Level II: This is the career level where incumbents perform a full range of case management tasks involving the classification and assignment of offenders committed to a correctional institution. Incumbents at this level are responsible for overseeing difficult advanced classification and counseling cases. Level III: This is the specialist level where incumbents are responsible for providing programs such as substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavior and sex offender treatment; and offender re-entry case management functions to include; coordination of strategic social casework; classification; development of transitional/intervention plans; conducting and analyzing offender assessments; developing family and community collaborative support teams, and providing service referrals and follow-up. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies: Level I: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; and of the social and psychological problems facing offenders. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender's social and correctional needs. Level II: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; of the social and psychological problems facing offenders; of the principles of personality development and adjustments; and of the social structure of an offender population and individual assimilation into it. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; and to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender's social and correctional needs. Level III: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of vocational guidance and social adjustment principles; of available institutional industrial positions and the future market for those skills; of interviewing and counseling techniques; of the social and psychological problems facing offenders; of the principles of personality development and adjustments; of the social structure of an offender population and individual assimilation into it; of related government laws and practices; and of community resources. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively; to determine which segment of the facility will be best suited to an offender's social and correctional needs; and to motivate offenders in a positive, constructive manner. Education and Experience: Level I: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty semester hours of the required education. Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and two years of correctional records management or social casework which involved the classification and assignment, field supervision, apprehension or investigation of offenders, or as a chief of security in a community corrections center, or in a professional administrative position with responsibilities for maintaining inmate records, establishing procedures or serving as an assistant to a warden. Substitution of a master's degree for one year only of the required specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty hours of the required education. Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree and three years of correctional records management or social casework which involved the classification and assignment, field supervision, apprehension or investigation of offenders, or as a chief of security in a community corrections center, or in a professional administrative position with responsibilities for maintaining inmate records, establishing procedures or serving as an assistant to a warden. Substitution of a master's for one year only of the required specialized experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of the experience in a correctional facility in a position which requires direct contact with inmates for each thirty semester hours of the required education. Note: No substitution will be allowed for the required period of qualifying specialized experience described in levels, II, III, and IV. Preference will be given to applicants with college degrees. This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. Equal Opportunity Employment: The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.