Employment Resource Counselor (Parole)

The Kintock Group; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kintock Group is seeking a full‑time Employment Counselor to develop employment opportunities and provide ongoing counseling for a residential offender population. The role reports to the Program Director or Senior Case Manager and emphasizes compliance with applicable employment laws and documentation requirements.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business, criminal justice or social science and at least one year of experience in a relevant human services setting.

Qualifications

• One year of relevant experience in community-based human services serving the hard-to-place population.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, criminal justice or a social science; relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a bank of employment opportunities for the offender population.
• Assist employers in establishing recruiting standards benefiting hard-to-place applicants.
• Help residents develop job-search, applications and interviewing skills.
• Provide counseling with information on federal, state and local employment laws.
• Provide follow-up counseling to support work ethics.
• Facilitate one-on-one and group personal development sessions.
• Prepare and ensure timely documentation per company and contract guidelines.
• Participate in mandated training and staff development activities.

Skills

Employment counseling

Job development

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Criminal Justice or Social Science

Job description

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: (Performs other work related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor)

• Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunity for an offender population
• Assisting 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 bachelor’s 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)

**Compensation is commensurate with experience.