Re- Entry Specialist

City of St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Louis is seeking a Re-Entry Specialist to work from the City Justice Center. In this role, you will engage with justice-involved individuals, offering career guidance and connecting them to training and employment opportunities. The position emphasizes collaboration with community partners to ensure successful transitions into the workforce. Candidates should have relevant education or experience in criminal justice or public administration. The job is grant funded and expected to continue until December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Education and/or work experience in business, criminal justice, or public administration helpful.
• Experience in military or re-entry services is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Engage with justice-involved individuals to raise awareness of job opportunities.
• Provide assessments and career guidance to create learning pathways.
• Ensure individuals access sustainable employment opportunities.

Job description

Re-Entry Specialist (2600009L)

Position: Re-Entry Specialist

Department: SLATE

Job Type: Term (Grant Funded until December 31, 2026)

Location: City Justice Center

Examination Number: RES #1

This is not a civil service position.

Job Summary - Why you'll love this position

Join a dedicated agency committed to a culture of teamwork and collaboration. At SLATE, we achieve excellence through professional accountability and a genuine commitment to work-life balance that respects your professional development and growth opportunities. Help us build the workforce of the future as we pursue our vision of empowering the community with the skills and education needed for success.

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 CJC, OVP, 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 other job center staff and agency partners 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.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include beneficial education and/or work‑related experience in business, criminal justice, public administration or closely related areas, including military or re‑entry services.

SLATE is an equal opportunity employer.

License

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license while employed by the City of St. Louis.

Background and Medical

• Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
• Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical or mental impairment, applicants should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that the applicant or employee has a disability without prior consent.

Contact

• City of St. Louis City Hall 1200 Market Street Saint Louis, MO 63103