Criminal Justice Employment and Resource Navigator

Intervention • Lakewood, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections. This role assists clients in successfully integrating into the workforce through assessing job readiness, developing Individualized Employment Plans (IEP), monitoring progress toward employment, and providing assistance in obtaining needed resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years experience in any combination of job placement with adults with barriers to employment; recruiting, job development and placement; and/or counseling, social work, law enforcement, corrections or community supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in applying Motivational Interviewing skills and techniques.
• Strong coaching and counseling skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents, and to present in a group setting.
• Ability to complete assessments and develop case plans.
• Ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases.
• Ability to remain calm and de-escalate stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
• Must pass background check and be granted access to state criminal databases.

Responsibilities

• Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.’s commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Maintain complete, accurate and timely case files for each client on caseload.
• Perform assessments/reassessments of each client’s job readiness
• Develop Individualized Employment Plan (IEP) for each client that includes job readiness, strengths and needs, job readiness goals, and job search expectations based upon established protocols and client needs.
• Detail and explain verbally to the client, the client’s responsibilities related to their employment search.
• Following established curriculum, facilitate client cognitive skills training for those assessed as low readiness.
• Schedule and meet individually with each client who is on job search status at least once weekly to evaluate progress in accomplishing IEP and job search activities
• Is accessible to clients during work hours for guidance, and resources outside of scheduled meeting times.
• Keeps case manager informed of client’s progress on achieving IEP, collaborates with case manager in addressing barriers as appropriate.
• At least once per week with each unemployed client, verify job search forms and observe them complete at least one employment follow-up, via telephone or e-mail.
• Record results in Etrac.
• Inform case managers of negative results and distribute forms to case managers.
• Monitors clients’ progress on IEP and in achieving employment.
• Create and maintain current list of potential employers.
• Provides job search support by conducting resume reviews, mock interviews or other related activities.
• Supervises clients while accessing computer lab, including monitoring usage and providing assistance in completing program related tasks.
• In collaboration with client’s Case Manager, refers clients to other resources related to achieving employment stability (i.e. GED).
• Report all program violations according to established Intervention policies.
• Complete all written reports concerning clients in an accurate, legible and timely manner.
• Enter client data, into electronic databases, accurately, timely and completely.
• Develop and maintain employment resource guide for clients.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings to report on client progress and participation in job search and resource navigation activities.
• Drive personal car to court, jail and/or other sites as required, including in adverse weather.
• Testify in court regarding clients if subpoena is issued.
• Attend required trainings and meetings; apply skills and knowledge.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Benefits

• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED