Reentry Career Navigator

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

The State of South Carolina, Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) in Columbia, is seeking a Second Chance Workforce Consultant to support justice-involved individuals through coordinated trainings, services, and recruitment events, both in-person and virtual.

You will partner with the SC Department of Corrections and Workforce Development for grant opportunities; coordinate programs; and serve as the main contact for partnerships, training, and outreach, helping returning citizens

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience in career counseling or related case management.
• High school diploma with a minimum of four years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, or a related field.
• Bachelors degree with at least three years of experience providing client centered case management, counseling, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to employment and develop solutions with clients through career readiness activities.
• Perform case management and career planning to identify barriers and develop solutions for clients.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all case management services in SCWOS and assist with ES programs as needed.
• Meet regularly with SCDC staff to plan schedules, technology, classrooms, and event dates.
• Manage virtual solutions for classes, workshops, and meetings.
• Collaborate with local areas and Area Directors for planning hiring and virtual events.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High school diploma + 4 years of related experience

Job description

The State of South Carolina, Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) in Columbia, is seeking a Second Chance Workforce Consultant to support justice-involved individuals through coordinated trainings, services, and recruitment events, both in-person and virtual.

You will partner with the SC Department of Corrections and Workforce Development for grant opportunities; coordinate programs; and serve as the main contact for partnerships, training, and outreach, helping returning citizens