Mark is a 28-year-old inmate in the transition unit at a correctional facility who is expected to be released in two months.

Mark is a 28-year-old inmate in the transition unit at a correctional facility who is expected to be released in two months.

 

Setting: Huntington Correctional Facility, Inmate Transition Unit, Job Placement Training Division.

Situation

Mark has been an inmate at the Huntington Correctional Facility for four years. He is 28 years old and completed his GED during his time in the facility. Mark is currently in the Inmate Transition Unit, as he is set to be released in two months.

Mark’s behavior and actions during his four years in the facility have provided him the opportunity to participate in job placement training. He has been in the program for three months. He has been attending educational activities as part of the program and has worked both in groups and individually with his job placement case manager. He has been an active participant and has shown skills in large engine mechanics.

Vocational assessments indicate that Mark’s strengths include skill in working with this hands and strong problem-solving skills. His weaknesses include communicating with authority figures and asking for help. In order to successfully complete the program, Mark must complete a mock job interview with the job placement training coordinator. Mark is working with his case manager to prepare for this interview.

Human Services Professionals Involved

• Job placement training coordinator.
• Job placement case manager.