Re-Entry Employment Specialist — Job Placement & Coaching

Bridges Of America; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges Of America in Orlando, FL is seeking an Employment Specialist to support re-entry efforts. You will deliver employment and budgeting curriculum, assist with resumes, and connect inmates with job opportunities at community employers.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of related experience in criminal justice, HR or public relations. This position is full-time at our Orlando Bridge CRC location, with a focus on developing job readiness and placement services for

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• One year of experience in criminal justice, HR, job placement or public relations desired.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop new job contacts for inmate employment through public relations.
• Oversee and audit inmate employment files.
• Update employment information in data entry on a weekly basis.
• Conduct Job Readiness and Job Coping classes, including ED Preview.
• Coordinate inmate transportation schedules.
• Attend department head meetings and clinical staff meetings.
• Monitor inmate work schedules, promotions, and salaries.
• Conduct on-site visits to inmate employers at least monthly.
• Monitor inmate job interviews and job searches.
• Develop and maintain an accurate and current job bank.
• Verify inmate employment prior to allowing inmate to work on site.

Skills

Public relations

Job placement

Employment counseling

Budgeting skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Bridges Of America in Orlando, FL is seeking an Employment Specialist to support re-entry efforts. You will deliver employment and budgeting curriculum, assist with resumes, and connect inmates with job opportunities at community employers.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and at least one year of related experience in criminal justice, HR or public relations. This position is full-time at our Orlando Bridge CRC location, with a focus on developing job readiness and placement services for