Re-Entry Counselor

Goodwill Easter Seals; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee discount

Flexible hours

Job summary

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is hiring a Re-Entry Counselor to provide case management planning, progress monitoring, and advocacy for program participants. You will coordinate with employers and partners to create job and career opportunities and track outcomes.

In a hybrid role, you’ll split time between the St. Paul office and remote work, supporting diverse clients with practical resources and career ladders while maintaining strict documentation and reporting standards.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
• Adaptive and flexible in changing environments.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of correctional systems and probation.
• Experience managing a caseload.
• Knowledge of data privacy requirements.
• Ability to work with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Team player with collaborative skills.
• Proficient data entry into computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized case management services with goal setting.
• Coordinate services with partners and agencies for clients.
• Document client needs and services within established timelines.
• Support progress tracking and reporting of activities.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Meet deadlines

Adaptability

Verbal and written communication

Knowledge of correctional systems and

Experience managing a caseload

Data privacy awareness

Diversity and inclusion experience

Teamwork and collaboration

Data entry accuracy

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Re-Entry Counselor

• Posted on November 9, 2026

Locations

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St. Paul, MN (Fairview Campus)
553 Fairview Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55104, USA

• Services & Programs
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REENT015649

Description

Position Summary:

The Re-Entry Counselor provides individual case management coordination and planning, monitoring of participant progress, coordination and facilitation of progress meetings as well as tracking and reporting individual and program activities. Serves as an advocate for participants, develops job and career opportunities for individuals and positive relationships with employers and referrals sources; encourages the pursuit of career advancement/career laddering opportunities.

Day in the life: In a typical day, a Re-Entry Counselorcan expect to...

• Individualized Case Management Services: Ensures individuals receive ongoing case planning, individualized and personalized goal setting, feedback on progress toward goals, support and follow-up for making progress toward goals.
• Case Management Coordination: Ensures comprehensive and optimal service delivery for all individuals by serving as the main contact and
  liaison for the individual and cooperating partners, persons or agencies.
• Documentation: Completes and maintains essential documentation about participant needs and the services provided within
  established timelines and in accordance with applicable procedures, policies and requirements.
• Pay range: $26.52 - $37.20/hr
• This is a scheduled-hybrid role whose essential functions require work to be conducted at a physical location, which may include a GESMN or partner facility, at least two (2) days per week. The remaining days can be worked from the employee’s home office or a designated community setting as directed by the manager.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) prioritizes work-life balance. We offer competitive pay, flexible hours, generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, and an employee discount!
• Motor Vehicle Record Requirements:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have proof of auto insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older

About You

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes.
• Adaptive and open to change and flexibility within the job.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of various correctional systems and probation.
• Experience successfully managing a case load.
• Knowledge of data privacy requirements and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Interest and comfort working with individuals and families from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software and the ability to accurately enter data into computer-based systems.
• This role requires a motor vehicle record (MVR) check(no major violations, not more than two (2) minor violations, and not more than one (1) accident in the past three years), and the ability to meet GESMN's authorized driver requirements, including:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have proof of auto insurance with a minimum of $300,000 combined limit for bodily injury and property damage coverage.
  • Must be 21 years of age or older

Prior Experience & Education

• Relevant Experience required (1-3 years)
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

About Us

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been creating career possibilities together with partners since 1919. Many people know Goodwill stores, but don’t know store proceeds support nearly 20 programs for job seekers to access resources and find careers that lead to advancement. Read more about us here .

Star Tribune Top Workplace 6 years running.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by law.

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Driver License

Car Insurance

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