Vocational Electives Specialist - GED Instructor (PTVOCELSPC-01)

Job Description

Job Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us
At New Freedom , we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.

Our approach blends empathy with action—offering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day.

If you’re driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong .

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay – because your impact matters
• Enhanced health insurance - wellness shouldn’t be a burden
• $0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
• $0 primary care co-pay
• $2,000 - $10,000 FREE Health Reimbursement Account (Plan Type Varies)
• Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
• Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage- to further support your health
• Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability – for unexpected needs
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
• Voluntary Pet Insurance – medical assistance for your furry family
• 401(k) with company match – invest in your future while you invest in others
• Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access – fuel your body and mind
• Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more

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About the Position – Vocational Electives Specialist

The Vocational Electives Specialist will focus primarily on curriculum, development, and support of member electives and workplace skills in partnership with our Vocational Supervisors and the Vocational Director. This Vocational Electives Specialist role will also function as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, especially related to workplace re-entry. They will serve as an advocate, providing supportive information and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings. Using their recovery and/or work-related experience, Vocational Elective Specialists provide support and resources for members through case management within the framework of the vocational programming, with a focus on developing vocational skills and acquiring full time employment upon graduation.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Facilitate group-based vocational electives, delivering curriculum and supporting member enrollment aligned with vocational goals.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop, launch, and refine electives and workplace-readiness programming.
• Complete administrative tasks related to scheduling, enrollment, documentation, and program coordination.
• Observe members, monitor behavioral or mood changes, and report concerns to clinical staff while supporting daily living, re-entry, and recovery needs.
• Provide one-on-one and group support to help members set recovery goals, build coping skills, combat negative self-talk, and access self-help resources.
• Partner with external employers to support vocational pathways and assist members with job search skills, interview preparation, and community social-skill development.
• Maintain a safe environment by de-escalating crises, securing sensitive information, supporting supervised outings, and providing transportation when assigned.
• Meet all program KPIs and participate in required clinical supervision, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Performing additional duties as assigned to support our mission.

Where You’ll Work

• Primarily onsite at our offices.

• Requires occasional travel to program sites/facilities

• Using standard office equipment, plus plenty of face-to-face interaction.
• Some days will require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

New Freedom Ops LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

"We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission: to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."