Reentry Career Specialist

Pioneer Human Services•Seattle, WA

3d•$30 - $38

About The Position

If you are looking for employment with a purpose where you can help improve the daily lives of the members of your community, then consider a career with Pioneer Human Services! We are currently looking for a Reentry Career Specialist with a passion for human services. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved with an organization focused on a transformative path towards social change, creating pathways for rehabilitation, reintegration, and redemption. Who we are – Our Mission We empower justice-involved individuals to overcome adversity and reach their full potential. For over 60 years, we have proudly serviced our clients with professionalism and empathy. We are a nationally recognized non-profit with 35+ locations across Washington state that provided a chance for change to over 9,500 individuals in 2024. The Re-Entry Career Specialist supports individuals returning to the community after incarceration by providing comprehensive employment services. This role assesses client needs, develops individualized career plans, and connects clients with employment and training opportunities. The specialist collaborates with employers, community partners, and correctional agencies to reduce barriers to employment and promote successful reintegration. The goal of the role is to help clients achieve long-term stability through sustainable employment and career growth. This position will be providing direct client services in the areas of soft skills training, employment counseling, client needs assessment, vocational assessment, and employment preparation.

Requirements

Experience in case management, corrections, behavioral health, or related human services fields.
Ability to work effectively with adults impacted by incarceration, mental health conditions, and/or substance use.
Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in documentation, data entry, and maintaining case files.
Ability to build rapport with diverse clients and community partners.
High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Human Services, Education, Criminal Justice, or related field.
Two years of experience working with formerly incarcerated client population and/or persons who formerly received mental health and/or substance abuse treatment.
Knowledge of job analysis, local job market, assessment tools, social service organizations, and job seeking skills

Responsibilities

Conducts resident readiness orientations that assist residents in identifying vocational aptitudes, to develop career plan for each new client.
Facilitate curriculum in a classroom setting in a matter that fosters growth and learning and engages participants for the purpose of self-awareness, job readiness, and career progression.
Assists clients with long-terms employment goals, recording their work history, strengths, personal culture, justice involvement, and other factors that relate to current vocational goal.
Facilitate regular groups on financial education and budgeting practices.
Monitors local area employment trends and workforce development reports.
Develops a “Second Chance” employer database.
Facilitates transportation for residents to outside activities in accordance with program policies and contract stipulations.
Attends all trainings professional development opportunities as directed.
Participate in and host community, hiring, and outreach events to strengthen program visibility and client access to resources.
Disseminates job openings and pro-social opportunities to residents to support engagement and reentry success.
Evaluates program for effectiveness through formative and informative assessments.
Assess, design, develop, implement and evaluate new and current programs including the use of best, promising and evidence based practices.
Maintains up-to-date resident employment tracking database.
Completes employer notification prior to residents starting work.
Completes monthly employer check ins on resident employment progress.

Benefits

Medical
Flexible spending
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending
Tuition assistance (100% for bachelor's, 50% for graduate programs)
Retirement plan (3.5% annual compensation contribution, plus 3.5% match for 6% individual contribution)
Employee recognition programs
Public transportation discount
Employee assistance program (EAP)