Corrections Employment Specialist - Empower Reentry

Gateway Foundation, Inc.; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee wellness program

403(b) Retirement Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

CEU/Training programs

Training & Development

Job summary

Alpharus Health, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist in Ocala, FL to provide job readiness training and support for clients in corrections programs. You will evaluate skills, develop materials, and build relationships with local employers to secure placement opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, knowledge of CRPS standards, and strong communication and organizational skills. Travel within the state is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating, selecting and implementing assessment tools and training resources to gather information regarding the skill levels, occupational interests, and employability of clients under the supervision of the FL Dept of Corrections.
• Creating training materials and course objectives to provide job readiness training and assisting clients in accomplishing employment goals.
• Establishing working relationships with employers, community agencies and other potential job sources to assist with job placement.
• Maintaining current knowledge of occupational outlook for jobs and regularly updating responsibilities and qualifications of positions through exploration of available occupational resources and manuals. Developing and utilizing knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations, and community services and resources.

Skills

Knowledge of corrections

CRPS certification knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Client coaching & mentoring

Relationship building with employers

Travel within state

Effective written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

TEAMS

Job description

Alpharus Health, Inc. is seeking an Employment Specialist in Ocala, FL to provide job readiness training and support for clients in corrections programs. You will evaluate skills, develop materials, and build relationships with local employers to secure placement opportunities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, knowledge of CRPS standards, and strong communication and organizational skills. Travel within the state is expected. Equal opportunity employer.