Job Profile

The Jail Education Instructor at Ada County in Boise, Idaho is responsible for providing educational services to individuals in custody and at the Community Transition Center. They facilitate cognitive-behavioral therapy, substance abuse, and workforce readiness programs to help participants gain self-awareness, knowledge, and skills for reentry into society. The instructor delivers group sessions, evaluates program effectiveness, maintains documentation, and ensures participant accountability and safety. They must have a bachelor's degree and proficiency in conflict resolution, empathy, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy. The position offers benefits such as low student-to-facilitator ratios, a secure office space, a drug-free environment, and a work-life balance with no extracurricular assignments. The work environment is primarily in a jail facility, and the position is subject to random drug testing. Ada County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, flexible spending accounts, paid leave, gym access, and a wellness program.