Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections

Core Civic • Newport News, VA

6h

About The Position

The Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections provides and coordinates employment programs to help residents/inmates conduct job searches and secure and maintain gainful employment. The role supports job readiness through workshops, job-search resources, employer and community connections, and assistance using the facility computer lab.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• One year of experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills when managing difficult residents/inmates.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and apply problem-solving techniques to complex issues.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, present, and facilitate employment programs and workshops, including job readiness, portfolio and resume development, and interview techniques.
• Assist residents/inmates with employment by matching their skill levels to job-placement resources, online resources such as the Department of Labor website and America’s Career Info Net, and other community resources in coordination with program and case management staff.
• Help coordinate on-site employment job fairs or refer residents/inmates to community job fairs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community employers, career centers, trade schools, social service agencies, and other employment resources to support residents/inmates’ job searches.
• Facilitate and monitor residents/inmates’ use of the facility computer lab and telephone system for job searching, resume writing, and Internet use.
• Regularly review residents/inmates’ job-search verification activities.

What This Job Offers

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