Employment Placement Specialist (63584)

Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Carolinas•Baltimore, MD

3d•$50,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Employment Placement Specialist is responsible for assisting residents’ with employment needs. The position functions as a job service liaison for the program, networking with local business leaders, establishing commitments to employ residents, facilitating placements, and providing follow-up. This position will also provide vocational training assistance, individual and group counseling, and post release follow-up relative to employment with the community.

Requirements

Successful candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and have two years of experience related to job development and placement assistance.
Applicants may substitute an Associate’s Degree in a related field and three years experience.
Most importantly, the successful candidate must be able to develop effective working relationships with the offender population, other service agencies, and the general public.
Must also be able to provide effective training, prepare written reports, and maintain client documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with corrections is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses needs of offenders as related to employment, vocational and/or educational needs.
Develops and coordinates community resources.
Serve as a Liaison to local businesses.
Participates in the intake, screening and assessment procedures.
Maintains offender and service records according to established procedures.
Assist offender and service records according to established procedures.
Provide training on proper dress and interview techniques.
Develop an employment resource file,
Assist offenders by accessing computer-based technology and resources which include care assistance software and on-line resources for the offender. The EPS will be fully aware that offenders are strictly prohibited from using the Internet.
Assist offenders in obtaining and maintaining employment.
arrange and monitor on-site training.
Provide job coaching.
Maintain communication with offenders’ employer and document accordingly.
Visit job sites to provide assistance to offender and employers.
Identify potential employment opportunities for resident
Participates in staff meetings and training sessions, and assists in providing training.
Communicates resident’s needs and progress with Resident Service Coordinators, employers, and collaborating agencies.
Assists in employment readiness.
Prepare weekly program reports on residents’ status and activity.
Establish and maintain a community resource and referral index.
Provide assistance with locating employment job fairs on-site or in the community.
Perform employment verifications and maintain accurate communications with the OP Inmate Placement Administrator.
Provides case management services as needed or directed.