Employment Specialist (Veteran Outreach)
About The Position
Easterseals Maine delivers education, workforce development, health, and economic development programs that empower people across the state—including individuals with disabilities, military service members and families, veterans, people with mental health challenges, and others facing systemic barriers. Easterseals Maine is an affiliate of The Fedcap Group — a global nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic mobility, workforce development, education, and health through innovative, evidence-based solutions. Serving more than 332,000 people annually across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, The Fedcap Group partners with government, employers, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community leaders to improve lives and strengthen communities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required).
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in workforce development, veteran services, corrections/reentry, case management, employment services, peer support, community outreach, or a related field (required).
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel statewide, including correctional facilities (required).
- Veteran of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard.
- Experience working with justice-involved veterans or people returning from correctional settings.
- Experience using case-management and workforce reporting systems.
- Ability to work independently in carceral institutional and community settings.
- Technology use skills including Microsoft Office Suite, case-management systems, desktop, laptop, mobile devices.
- Regular travel to correctional facilities, Veterans Forward service sites, CareerCenters, partner agencies, employer locations, hiring events, and participant appointments statewide.
- Ability to comply with correctional-facility security, access, dress, conduct, and scheduling requirements.
- Strong ability to engage participants facing multiple barriers and maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and accurate documentation (required).
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in human services, workforce development, criminal justice, social services, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience with Maine CareerCenters/JVSG, VA/VJO, SSVF, housing programs, apprenticeship, or employer development.
- Training in military cultural competency, crisis response, suicide prevention, or Mental Health First Aid.
- Veteran and military culture; reentry and employment barriers; career coaching; job development and employer engagement; supportive-service coordination; documentation and case management; motivational engagement; public speaking/group facilitation.
Responsibilities
- Facility-Based Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement.
- Intake, Eligibility Verification, and Comprehensive Assessment.
- Individualized Employment Planning and Pre-Release Readiness.
- Post-Release Reentry, Stabilization, and Supportive Services.
- Training, Employer Engagement, and Employment Placement.
- Employment Retention and Follow-Up.
- Documentation, Data Quality, and Team Accountability.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision | Life/AD&D & Long-Term Disability | Flexible Spending Account (FSA) | Commuter Benefits | 403(b) | Wellness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
