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U W-MADISON DIV. CONTINUING STUDIES Justice Involved Families Program in MADISON, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Human Justice-Involved Families Program Coordinator is an integral part of the UW-Madison Division of Extension and works alongside the people of Wisconsin to improve lives and communities. Extension serves the people and communities of Wisconsin by addressing local, statewide, and national issues, improving lives through research-based education, fostering partnerships and action, and facilitating positive impacts. This position is part of the Division of Extension Human Development and Relationships Institute. The Extension Institute of Human Development & Relationships provides the tools Wisconsinites need to thrive as well-rounded, capable individuals and families. We support families in caring for each other in ways that foster growth and understanding. Our programs empower families to become more financially aware, promote aging-friendly environments, coach effective parents, and help families to thrive. This position within the Human Development and Relationships Institute (HDRI) provides administrative coordination of statewide and local Justice-Involved initiatives. Coordination will involve a range of tasks to include support of The Literacy Link, which connects children with parents, in justice-involved families, through reading and other literacy-enriching experiences and Reentry Ready: Focus in Finances, programming aimed to support individuals through their reentry journey upon release from jail or prison. Coordinator duties will include support for project promotion, documentation, data collection, and funding activities. In addition, this will involve contacting facilities and justice partners; drafting and layout of Justice-Involved family-focused authored educational materials and county-based resources; website editing; and assisting with editing resources (videos, county guides) intended for justice impacted audiences. The successful candidate will be highly self-motivated and able to work with the needs of a justice-involved audience. Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply. The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with the Justice-Involved Families State Specialist who will provide oversight... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A8D04BC471904B38
