The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for two Education Coordinators at Palmer Correctional Center (PCC) located in Sutton, Alaska. Watch Alaska DOC's video here:DOC Extended Cut.mp 4 (vimeo.com)What You Will Be Doing:Under the general supervision of the Probation Officer 3, this position is responsible for teaching and assisting PCC's prisoner population with obtaining a high level of education, including work with Adult Basic Education, the GED, vocational training, post-secondary education, and cognitive self-change. Our Mission, Values, and Culture:The mission of the State of Alaska Department of Corrections is to promote public safety. Our Division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry. DOC empowers reentrants to transition successfully into communities through collaborative release planning including education and vocational programing; our goal is to empower individuals with marketable resume building credentials that are relevant to the Alaska Job market for employment; and we are committed to a proactive reentry process that supports individuals transitioning out of incarceration. Benefits of Joining Our Team:In joining the Palmer Correctional Center, not only will you be an important part of a team but also have the opportunity for continued learning and growth. The Working Environment You Can Expect:PCC is a medium and minimum custody facility which houses up to 500 inmates and 106 employees. Choosing to live and work in the charming Matanuska-Susitna Valley comes with a multitude of benefits such as that of a smaller hometown feel, access to every amenity, and an often shorter and less stressful work commute; just to name a few. Who We Are Looking For:We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods. Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. Integrity/ Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics. Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic personal goals; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner; works with minimal supervision; is motivated to achieve; demonstrates responsible behavior. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in education, counseling, social or behavior sciences or a closely related field;AND - One year of journey level paraprofessional experience in educational or vocational education programs or services. This experience is equivalent to work such as the Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant 2 or Education Program Assistant, and similar classes with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer. Additional qualifying work experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis. Special Note:An extensive background investigation will be required for successful applicants. Working with inmates requires care in observing institution security policies and procedures and may involve personal risk. Some positions perform activities that require bending, crouching, walking or standing for long periods of time. Some work activities involve discomfort or unpleasantness such as moderate noise levels, vibration, dust, dirt or odors associated with operation of equipment and/or tools in performance of duties.