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Vocational Skills: Works with a range of specialized programs to offer vocational training classes to reentry program participants. The training classes inmates can access include (1) Custodial — Inmates learn a variety of skills in the custodial and housekeeping trades, equipment maintenance and repair, and cleaning materials safety, (2) Computer Skills — Inmates learn basic computer skills and Microsoft Office software as well as telephone answering skills, filing techniques, and other office tasks, (3) Safety and Sanitation — Inmates learn kitchen safety and sanitary skills for working in a kitchen setting, and (4) Culinary Arts — Inmates learn basic culinary skills and are prepared for jobs in the food service industry. The specific number of dedicated reentry program specialists and their scope of duties and areas of responsibility are summarized in the following Chart. These reentry specialists should also be supplemented with a core group of knowledgeable professional community-based service providers who can work with inmates to facilitate the transitional process of offenders from the City Jail to the community. Through new collaborative partnerships with qualified and experienced private community-based providers, faith -based groups and other organizations 80 65A-87 Reentry inmate DedicatedJail Services Number of Title Positions Scope of Duties Supervises and coordinates reentry programs for offenders. The programs are intended to reduce recidivism and include education / vocational and treatment programs. Identify Reentry Supervisor 1 offenders' needs and coordinate in- and out -of -custody services that facilitate reentry into the community by creating partnerships with educational / vocational organizations, private community-based organizations and businesses. Develops and implements reentry services for pre- and post - release offenders. Develops partnerships to bring services to Reentry Services Z offenders. Seeks grant funding for pre- and post -entry Resource Officer services. Creates procedures and protocol for one continuous system of rare based on an offender individualized needs assessment. Interviews inmates and schedules them for classes such as GED, batterer treatment, anger management, substance abuse, etc. Insures inmate has life tools upon release, i.e., ID card, SSI, job placement, post -release services. Verifies Education and Life accuracy in regards to housing locations and job Program Coordinator assignments. Serves as liaison between education staff and Jail to ensure inmates attend scheduled classes. Verifies class enrollment lists and update any changes. Communicates daily with inmates in regards to job assignments and classes. Other duties as assigned. Conducts interview assessments with reentry program inmates to determine barriers to their successful integration into society. Provides information to inmates regarding Social Workers 2 various programs available to assist them in and out of custody. Works as a liaison between Child Protective Services (CPS) and the inmate. Assist the families of inmates with issues regarding children or medical emergencies. Assists inmates with handling personal business matters as deemed appropriate. These reentry specialists should also be supplemented with a core group of knowledgeable professional community-based service providers who can work with inmates to facilitate the transitional process of offenders from the City Jail to the community. Through new collaborative partnerships with qualified and experienced private community-based providers, faith -based groups and other organizations 80 65A-87