Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections

CoreCivic; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

With Medical Benefits

Without Medical Benefits

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking an Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections to coordinate employment programs for residents/inmates in a residential setting and assist with job search activities to secure gainful employment.

The role involves developing and delivering employment workshops, matching residents to opportunities, coordinating job fairs, and building relationships with employers, career centers, and training resources to support successful reintegration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, present and facilitate employment programs/workshops (e.g. job readiness, portfolio and resume development, interview technique training).
• Provide resident/inmates with employment assistance by matching skills with job placement resources and community resources.
• Assist in coordinating on-site employment job fairs or referrals to community job fairs.
• Develop and maintains relationships with community employers, career centers, trade schools, social service agencies and other employment resources.
• Facilitate and monitors resident/inmate use of facility computer lab for job searching, resume writing, Internet usage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Problem solving

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Choose Your Pay Option!

WithMedical Benefits:

Wageis $22.43 includes medical, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K and more ($20.94 perhour + $1.49 for every 40 hours worked)

WithoutMedical Benefits:

Wageis $26.03 includes no medical, but does include PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K andmore ($20.94 per hour + $5.09 for every 40 hours worked)

AtCoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standardsof professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections who has apassion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Comejoin a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people andcommunities we serve.

The Employment Placement Specialist, Community Correction s is responsible for providing and coordinating employment programs to assist and support resident/inmates in their job search activities to secure and maintain gainful employment.

• Develop, coordinate, present and facilitate employment programs/workshops (i.e. job readiness, portfolio and resume development, interview technique training, job readiness).
• Provide resident/inmates with employment assistance by matching the resident/inmate’s skill level through job placement resources, online resources (i.e. DOL website and America’s Career Info Net) and other community resources in conjunction with programs and case management staff.
• Assist in coordinating on-site employment job fairs or in providing resident/inmates referrals to community job fairs.
• Develop and maintains relationships with community employers, career centers, trade schools, social service agencies and other employment resources to assist residents/inmates with job search activities.
• Facilitate and monitors resident/inmate use of facility computer lab to include telephone system for job searching, resume writing, Internet usage, etc. Regularly reviews job search verification activities of resident/inmate.

Qualifications :

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement is required.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in managing difficult residents/inmates.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace& EOE including Disability/Veteran.