Reentry Career Coach & Job Developer

GEO Reentry Services, LLC; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401k Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

GEO Reentry Services LLC. is seeking a Job Developer to provide education assessments, counseling, and employment referrals to parolees working toward rehabilitation and community reintegration.

You will assess individual needs, develop plans, and connect clients with training, educational facilities and employers. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and collaboration with community agencies within California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a granting institution and a minimum of one year of experience as a Job Developer or similar position; OR high school diploma and four years of experience as a Job Developer or similar position.
• Knowledge of current management techniques.
• Familiar with the correctional system and current correctional policies.
• Ability to conduct individual counseling sessions and facilitate small groups, and interface with outside agencies.
• Ability to write clear concise reports in English using correct grammar.
• Must be able to react quickly and appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual education assessments and creates treatment plans for each referred participant using what works system.
• Assess parolee to determine training and Career Technical Education (CTE) needs.
• Assist in formulating plans to achieve occupational goals and refer parolees to appropriate employers, training and educational facilities or other community agencies.
• Provide counseling to assist parolees in analyzing and evaluating their skills and aptitudes for employability.
• Provide information on occupational opportunities, job requirements, training and rehabilitation resources.
• Provide employment services including resume writing, mock interviews, time management, and interpersonal skills.
• Assist parolee with assembling documents to legally work within California (e.g. CA ID, SSN).
• Identify benefits of completing criminal record expungement and obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation.
• Mentor parolee in disclosing information about past convictions to employers.
• Assist parolee in locating employment, college enrollment or CTE training.
• Work with parolee after placement to address issues.
• Obtain verification of parolee employment and build relationships with local employers.

Skills

Counseling

Report writing

Emergency response

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

High school diploma with 4+ years experience

Job description

GEO Reentry Services LLC. is seeking a Job Developer to provide education assessments, counseling, and employment referrals to parolees working toward rehabilitation and community reintegration.

You will assess individual needs, develop plans, and connect clients with training, educational facilities and employers. The role emphasizes evidence-based practices and collaboration with community agencies within California.