Instructional Facilitator

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States SAFER FOUNDATION Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

General Summary:

Using the Safer Basic Skills Methodology, and other prescribed modes as the backbone of education improvements; the Instructional Facilitator stimulates scholastic development in the Safer client population. Including delivery of basic skills progresses, HSE Certifications preparation, and credentialing entry standardization literacy services. The Facilitator is expected to confidently guide participants in their efforts to achieve competencies necessary in mathematics, reading and writing.

This position is located at 26th and California, Cook County Jail

Shift Monday-Friday 8:30 am -4:30 pm

Pay is based on experience ( minimum is 43,000)


The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence-Based Innovation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Interface and Service

  • Based on the individual students’ varying needs, abilities and interest, adapt traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to provide instruction and support in the basic skills required to successfully receive: literacy improvement, HSE certification, credentialing entry, and other educational objectives.
  • Assess and diagnose client needs with Education Services.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups using current and life events as subject matters for discussion and problem solving,
  • Observe, evaluate, and assess students’ work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Prepare lessons, materials and classroom settings for activities.
  • Assist in the selection and proper placement of enrollees assuring that each one has a progress plan to guide his work.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among assigned participants

Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment

  • Participate in regular staffing meetings to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review and revision of participant’s progress plans

Tracking, Document, and Reporting

  • Document all successful techniques and approaches to learning improvements. Utilize daily attendance in all synchronized modes of learning for weekly and monthly reporting accountability.
  • Conduct full intakes and maintain full course records of all participants with designated teams and tracking systems.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
  • Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics and their applications
  • Knowledge of and experience teaching a variety of student-centered approaches in a range of subjects.
  • Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences.
  • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the learning needs and employment barriers faced by people with criminal records
  • Knowledge of the use of digital platforms to facilitate learning
  • Knowledge of Transitional services
  • Good computer skills: Microsoft Office XP and experience with tracking systems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; excellent interpersonal skills

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline
  • 2 years teaching basic skills/HSE to youth and/ or adults.

Licenses and or Certifications:

  • None required



Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Minorities/Females/Veterans

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