Reentry Navigator

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

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About The Position

Introduction The Maryland Department of Labor is looking for a dynamic Administrator I who can provide assistance to justice involved individuals visiting American Job Centers and behind the fence. The ideal candidate has experience working with current and/or previously justice involved, preferably in the areas of education and/or workforce development. The ideal candidate should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to locate and provide assistance and resource to those with barriers to employment to assist in their transition to self-sustaining employment. Frequent travel may be required, and a State vehicle may not always be available . Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy . GRADE 16 LOCATION OF POSITION BALTIMORE CITY Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this position is to develop and administer connections between American Job Centers (AJC), businesses, and correctional facilities for an assigned geographical area to produce a credentialed, skilled work force benefiting workers and employers. Assist returning citizens in reentry into the workforce in self-sustaining occupations.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud.
• Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment
• ALL POTENTIAL CANDIDATES SHALL BE SCREENED FOR SECURITY PURPOSES PRIOR TO BEING OFFERED A POSITION WHICH CONSISTS OF FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION BY CJIS-CENTRAL REPOSITOR

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience working with persons convicted and/or imprisoned for a crime.
• At least one year of experience with re-entry programs and services.
• At least one year of experience in business outreach.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to individuals who are re-entering communities on resources and services, including but not limited to, expungement workshops, traffic assistance, Federal bonding program, child support and modification, earned benefits, document replacement, career training, career counseling and assessments, job search tools, job search assistance, resume writing, clothes referrals, homeless navigator assistance, and TABE/survey of offender barriers to employment.
• Interface with the American Job Center staff as to the services rendered at the centers.
• Connecting returning citizens to staff, program and services within the local American Job Center and community.
• Work with local AJC staff to identify potential job matches for returning citizens.
• Sharing labor market information with returning citizens to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions.
• Referring job seekers to training and/or supportive services to improve their job readiness by utilizing community, training and educational resources.
• Interface with local businesses to connect returning citizens to fill jobs, and/or apprenticeship opportunities in the local area.
• Contacting the business community to share information and promote skilled returning citizen for employment.
• Troubleshooting employer problems and/or complaints concerning returning citizens and how the population can benefit the business.
• Attending business organization seminars and other meetings to promote returning citizens; Promote recruitment activities with local businesses to provide assistance.
• Providing labor market information to new and existing businesses.
• Provide a "boots on the ground" assessment for program staff at Baltimore County AJC.
• Coordinate activities with other government agencies and institutions to facilitate the connection of services and resources for reentrants.
• Coordinate Reentry Transition; Provide information and support in identifying necessary documents for employment; and information on AJC services.
• Register prerelease clients on the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
• Bring together stakeholders who could offer assistance and resources to help offenders/formerly incarcerated individual to become productive citizens, reduce recidivism and victimization.

Benefits

• Leave Benefits Our generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority, as well as six personal days each calendar year. In addition, the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year. We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age. Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.
• Retirement Benefits Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
• Flexible Work Schedules Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.
• Free Mass Transit Benefit Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail, the Baltimore Metro Subway, the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service), as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes: There is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening, including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains, commuter buses that serve Washington, D.C., or any special event buses.
• Health Coverage When you come to work for the State of Maryland, as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days), you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.
• Reduced Child and Health Care Costs Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save, on a pretax basis, for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees