Reentry Navigator

State of Maryland•Frederick, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 FREDERICK COUNTY 200 Monroe Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 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

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
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.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of professional experience working with persons convicted and/or imprisoned for a crime.
At least one year of professional 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 the American Job Centers
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

Ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year, depending on seniority
Six personal days each calendar year
Eleven paid holidays
Fifteen days of sick leave per year
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.
Adherence to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home, at a satellite office, or at a Telework Center.
Eligibility to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free Mass Transit Benefit (Baltimore Light Rail, Baltimore Metro Subway, Baltimore Bus Service, and certain Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes).
Medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for employees and their families.
Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts