Employment Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• One year of experience in the criminal justice field.
• A bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Human Resources.
• Experience in job placement.
• Experience in public relations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver employment re-entry skills and job placement, retention, and advancement curriculum.
• Recruit and orient potential employers.
• Assist with job checks and assess inmates’ skills for potential employment.
• Assist inmates with completing resumes and job applications and provide employment counseling.
• Deliver budgeting skills curriculum and assist inmates with weekly budgeting skills.
• Develop new job contacts for inmate employment through public relations.
• Oversee and audit inmate employment files.
• Update employment information in data entry weekly.
• Conduct Job Readiness and Job Coping classes, including ED Preview.
• Coordinate inmate transportation schedules.
• Attend department head and clinical staff meetings.
• Monitor inmate work schedules, promotions, and salaries.
• Conduct on-site visits to inmate employers at least once per month.
• Monitor inmate job interviews and job searches.
• Develop and maintain an accurate and current job bank.
• Verify inmate employment before allowing inmates to work on site.