Re-Entry Connect Specialist

State of Missouri; Bonne Terre (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a dedicated professional to join the Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to support re-entry services at Southeast Correctional Center and Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center. You will engage with justice-involved individuals to inform them about employment and training opportunities and help them plan learning pathways.

This role emphasizes collaboration with OWD, DOC and partner staff, delivering documented case management,

Responsibilities

• Engage with justice involved individuals to create awareness of employment and training opportunities
• Provide assessments and career guidance to develop learning pathways
• Collaborate closely with OWD, DOC and partner staff to ensure individual success
• Provide and document case management activities to individuals who are participating in Re-Entry Connect services
• Ensure individuals have access to sustainable employment opportunities
• Collaborate with job center staff and agency partner staff to ensure individuals successful transition into the community
• Deliver excellent customer service to serving each customer
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
• Beneficial experience includes business, personnel, public administration or related area, including military service.

Job description

You will be joining a Department committed to a culture of TEAMWORK to accomplish our goals together, where we deliver excellence through COLLABORATION with partners and stakeholders, embody ACCOUNTABILITY through trust and professionalism, and embrace WORK-LIFE BALANCE by prioritizing respect, boundaries, and time. While working at DHEWD you will be helping to develop the workforce of the future! Join us as we pursue our vision of “Every Missourian empowered with the skills and education needed for success.”

This Position Will Be Responsible For The Following Facilities

Southeast Correctional Center and Eastern Reception and Diagnostic Correctional Center

• Engage with justice involved individuals to create awareness of employment and training opportunities
• Provide assessments and career guidance to develop learning pathways
• Collaborate closely with OWD, DOC and partner staff to ensure individual success
• Provide and document case management activities to individuals who are participating in Re-Entry Connect services
• Ensure individuals have access to sustainable employment opportunities
• Collaborate with job center staff and agency partner staff to ensure individuals successful transition into the community
• Deliver excellent customer service to serving each customer
• Perform other related work as assigned
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
• Beneficial education and/or work-related experience includes technical or professional experience in business, personnel, public administration or closely related area, including military service.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.