Workforce Development Specialist Senior (Western Region): Central Administration #01556
About The Position
To promote public safety and reduce recidivism by preparing inmates for success through a continuum of services and supervision, in collaboration with state and local partners, from the time of the inmate's entry into prison through their transition and reintegration into the community. Supervises seven Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) positions at Correctional Institutions, Units and Work Centers and Community Corrections Alternative Programs (CCAP) in the Region. Prepares returning citizens for reentry employment by coordinating all Workforce Development Programs and Services in the region and facilitating workforce development experiences at Deerfield Correctional Complex. Serves as an agency liaison with community workforce development agencies and organizations in the region (e.g. Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), One Stops, Department of Social Services (DSS), Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Virginia's Community College System (VCCS), non-profits, special interest groups). Performs strategic planning, coordinates growth and development of all inmate employability initiatives, and collaborates with Wardens and other management to integrate WDS programs and services within Cognitive Communities and overall institutional reentry programming in the Region.
Requirements
- Experience supervising staff located at multiple sites and performing coaching as necessary.
- Must be able to serve as a liaison between agency personnel, management, offenders, and workforce development service providers.
- Experience in developing partnerships with service agencies and employers.
- Experience facilitating experiential learning for adults.
- Experience in making effective presentations to diverse audiences, including classroom participants, community agencies, other government agencies, and employers.
- Experience coaching others on employment, interviewing skills, resume development, job search strategies and utilizing job search tools.
- Possess good written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as workforce development professional providing employability services to clients.
- Prior work experience in marketing, training and project management.
- Must possess or be eligible to apply for Global Career Development Facilitator credential issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education (see: www.cdf-global.org)
- Experience administering and interpreting formal and information assessments of career interest, aptitude and values.
Responsibilities
- Supervises seven Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) positions at Correctional Institutions, Units and Work Centers and Community Corrections Alternative Programs (CCAP) in the Region.
- Prepares returning citizens for reentry employment by coordinating all Workforce Development Programs and Services in the region and facilitating workforce development experiences at Deerfield Correctional Complex.
- Serves as an agency liaison with community workforce development agencies and organizations in the region (e.g. Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), One Stops, Department of Social Services (DSS), Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), Virginia's Community College System (VCCS), non-profits, special interest groups).
- Performs strategic planning, coordinates growth and development of all inmate employability initiatives, and collaborates with Wardens and other management to integrate WDS programs and services within Cognitive Communities and overall institutional reentry programming in the Region.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
