Employment Resource Counselor (Parole)

About the role

This full time position, under the supervision of the Program Director or Senior Case Manager, is responsible for developing employment opportunities and providing on-going employment counseling for a residential offender population.

Essential Functions

• Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
• Aiding employers in establishing recruiting standards, which will benefit the hard-to-place skilled disadvantaged applicant
• Helping residents develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills
• Empowering residents with pertinent information regarding federal, state and local employment laws
• Providing follow-up counseling for residents to ensure effective work ethics
• Facilitating one-on-one and group personal development sessions
• Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Participating in mandated training and staff development activities
• Performing other job related duties as may be required by the Director and/or Senior Case Manager

Qualifications/Skill Requirement

• One year of demonstrated effective relevant experience in a community based human service organization serving the hard-to-place disadvantaged population.
• Knowledge:
• Federal, State and local employment laws
• Employment opportunities convenient and conducive to the population served
• Employment principles and acceptable work ethics
• Available support services, including tools & opportunities for assessment and skill development
• Abilities:
• Plan, organize & control resources to meet the responsibilities and duties of this position
• Prepare and issue accurate, complete, and timely reports in accordance with company and contract guidelines
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing at all levels of the organization & the employment community
• Maintain clearance through contracting agency
• Education Requirements:
• This position requires a high school diploma, (bachelors degree in Business, Criminal Justice or a Social Science) and one-year of relevant work experience in an adult human service environment (job development and or career development experience preferred)

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.