Location: Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane

Department: SCC Student Success/Career Service

Salary Range: $59,620 - $67,396

Starting salary for this position is: $59,620 (Annually)

The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with CCS.

About Us 

Spokane Community College (SCC) is a beautiful campus located in the inland Pacific Northwest, on the ancestral home of the Spokane Tribe, near the Spokane River. Our campus is not far from the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors.

SCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS). Serving about 15,000 students, SCC endeavors to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region, offering access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer state-of-the-art career technical programs (approximately 50% of total enrollment) as well as liberal arts/transfer programs (about 25%) and basic education for adults (about 25%), In addition to serving the urban and suburban population in greater Spokane, CCS provides educational services to rural communities throughout a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington. This region includes all of Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties as well as portions of Lincoln County.

SCC’s mission is to provide all students with an excellent education that transforms lives and expands their opportunities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 12/30/2024. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Re-Entry Navigator

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the WorkForce Transitions Manager, the Re-Entry Navigator plans and manages the support and transition to pre-college and college programs, to increase the colleges' capacity to serve current and former incarcerated students, as well as the development of college and community collaborations that support program goals.

The Re-Entry Navigator will collaborate with DOC officials, Spokane Community College (SCC) staff, counselors, and instructors to assist formerly incarcerated students with placement testing, course enrollment, navigating support services, connecting to resources, finding employment, and develop a peer mentoring program to aid their transition back into the community.

Applicants with experience with incarceration or knowledge of the prison system are encouraged to apply. Appointment of the successful candidate to this position may be made contingent upon a satisfactory outcome of a criminal conviction history check.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overview:

Community-Based Education Navigation: Provide student services to recruit, enroll, and retain justice-impacted students into postsecondary, vocational, pre-college, and/or apprenticeship programs in regional services areas, including two- and four-year colleges, that must include the following core services:

• Perform regular outreach with regional and local community correction offices, community corrections officers, reentry centers, and community reentry staff to increase access to educational opportunities available to justice-impacted individuals, including bi-monthly office hours at reentry centers. *
• Monitor and respond to referrals from facility education navigators, community corrections officers, reentry centers, and community reentry staff, in a timely manner, to facilitate a seamless transition for justice-impacted individuals. *
• Engage in outreach with incarcerated students utilizing kiosks and coordinating with facility education navigators to support education reentry plans and support navigation of two- and four-year colleges, and apprenticeships. *
• Provide comprehensive assistance to justice-impacted individuals including support with enrollment, financial aid, career planning, referrals to apprenticeship programs, and other support services within higher education systems, including two- and four-year colleges. *
• Connect and co-enroll participants in other support services available at SCC including, when eligible, Basic Food Employment and Training, WorkFirst, Worker Retraining, and services provided under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. *
• Collaborate with the Department reentry staff to support justice-impacted individuals in housing and additional reentry supports. *
• Utilize the Department-provided Monthly Education Assistance data report to identify individuals close to release or in partial confinement and engage in outreach and provide education resources as needed. *
• Track engagement, enrollment, progression, and completion outcomes for all program participants and report monthly. *
• Document case notes of navigation services provided to individuals under DOC supervision, including in-person and virtual encounters in OMNI, including Chronos and Scorecard regularly. *
• Participate in Board Navigator meetings, the Department Reentry Navigators meetings, and other trainings/meetings as assigned to facilitate sharing information, resources, and best practices to enhance the effectiveness of the navigator program. *
• Work with Justice Involved staff to create initiatives that support incarcerated students, aligning with college goals. Collect and use program evaluation data for continuous improvement. *
• Oversee the transition of justice-involved students at SCC and offsite locations in Spokane County. Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff for successful transitions. *
• Act as the main contact for reentry students, assisting with enrollment, registration, financial aid, career services, and other support services at SCC. *
• Attend trainings and conferences to stay updated on re-entry student requirements and participate in quarterly statewide Education Navigator meetings. *
• Exhibit professional behavior and mutual respect in all interactions. *
• Adhere to district policies, state and federal regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. *

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Education, Career Counseling or related field from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
• Experience in career counseling, educational assessment, support services, or job placement environments. This includes guiding individuals in their career paths, assessing educational needs, and providing necessary support services to enhance their career prospects.
• Demonstrate excellence in providing customer or student-centered service. This involves outstanding interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, and great attention to detail to ensure a positive and supportive experience for all clients or students.
• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. This includes the ability to convey information clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms, and to interact positively with a diverse range of individuals.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge of student retention, placement, and other higher education practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in composing and editing correspondence.
• Capability to initiate and complete projects efficiently.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to address and resolve issues as they arise unexpectedly.
• Work cooperatively with multiple stakeholders, including DOC college personnel, industry partners, students, and hospital and clinic personnel.
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals, objectives and strategic plan of CCS.
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, and community and technical college system.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience working with the criminal justice systems or incarcerated populations.
• Experience developing educational and employment pathways or resources for hard-to-place clients.
• Knowledge of community resource services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a normal, temperature-controlled office environment.
• Work is sedentary in nature.
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens.
• Visual focus and strain.
• Work directly with students/clients.
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.
• Frequent oral and auditory communication with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Contract 12-month position.
• This position is overtime eligible.
• Requires local or regional travel. If using a personal vehicle, proof of driver's license and car insurance is required.
• Criminal background check is required.
• Attend and successfully complete the Department of Corrections training (CORE).

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.  

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

Benefits Information

This is a contracted, exempt management position. Medical, dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month, effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time, leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)

Public Employees Benefits Board

Additional benefits information

Required Application Materials

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
  
• Resume.
  
• References – the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references.
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.

For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process, or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR at CCS.Recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu.

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Native Land Acknowledgement

We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe.
 
We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.

Equal Opportunity Institution

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding their child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. 

Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access, Title IX, ADA, equal opportunity compliance, and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis | Chief Human Resources Officer
Community Colleges of Spokane
P.O. Box 6000, MS1004
Spokane, WA. 99217-6000
509-434-5040