Reentry Employment Coordinator

United Trading Group; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

In‑Office / On‑Site work

Job summary

Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Reentry Employment Coordinator to lead workforce development efforts, partnering with fair‑chance employers, unions, and vocational programs. You will coordinate with pre‑release specialists and parole officers to align training with post‑release employment opportunities.

The role focuses on addressing housing, transportation, and life skills barriers to improve employment retention and career progression within Utah’s correctional system.

Qualifications

• Experience with fair‑chance hiring and workforce networks.
• Understanding housing stability and transportation impact on employment.
• Knowledge of probation/parole supervision frameworks and safety.
• Ability to educate employers on risk mitigation and negotiate wages.

Responsibilities

• Employer & workforce network development: Cultivate a statewide network of fair‑chance employers and partners.
• Job readiness & barrier resolution: Map career plans to stabilization needs like housing and transportation.
• Pre‑Release facility coordination: Align training with post‑release opportunities inside facilities.
• Supervision alignment & schedule clearance: Coordinate with employers and probation/parole officers on schedules.
• Retention tracking & outcome analysis: Monitor 30/90/180‑day retention and wage growth.

Skills

Fair‑chance hiring

Holistic system navigation

Supervision & compliance awareness

Employer advocacy & negotiation

Job description

Reentry Employment Coordinator

FT / PT Status – Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary – $27.88 - $46.69 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline – 10/8/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview The Reentry Employment Coordinator serves as a workforce development subject‑matter expert within the Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation, responsible for building and expanding sustainable career pathways for individuals transitioning from state correctional facilities or community supervision. Operating under general direction, this specialist builds strategic networks with fair‑chance employers, trade unions, workforce boards, and vocational training programs. Recognizing that employment retention depends on overall stability, the Coordinator addresses holistic barriers—including housing proximity, transportation, shift‑schedule compliance with court supervision, and life skills.

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Employer & Workforce Network Development: Cultivate and expand a statewide network of fair‑chance employers, trade unions, apprenticeship programs, and commercial partners. Utilize Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC), federal bonding programs, and workforce development grants to incentivize hiring.
• Job Readiness & Barrier Resolution: Evaluate client job readiness and map career plans against critical stabilization needs, including transportation access, housing proximity, childcare, and workplace life skills.
• Pre‑Release Facility Coordination: Partner directly with pre‑release specialists and vocational/educational instructors inside state correctional facilities to align facility job training with immediate post‑release employment opportunities.
• Supervision Alignment & Schedule Clearance: Serve as the primary liaison between private employers and probation/parole officers. Ensure work hours, job sites, and travel routes strictly align with court‑mandated curfews, drug testing schedules, and supervision guidelines.
• Retention Tracking & Outcome Analysis: Track 30/90/180‑day employment retention, wage growth, and career advancement metrics in the case management system. Monitor external workforce training contracts for service quality.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Workforce Systems & Fair‑Chance Hiring: Operational knowledge of Utah labor market trends, career and technical education (CTE) pathways, Department of Workforce Services (DWS) resources, fair‑chance hiring policies, and commercial licensing restrictions.
• Holistic System Navigation: Understanding of how job retention directly depends on housing stability, reliable public transit, mental health/recovery schedules, and personal life skills.
• Supervision & Compliance Awareness: Familiarity with probation and parole supervision frameworks, facility movement procedures, and risk‑reduction principles to ensure safe job placements.
• Employer Advocacy & Negotiation: Proven ability to educate business leaders on risk mitigation, overcome social stigma surrounding past convictions, and negotiate fair wages and career advancement for clients.

About the Role

Location – 8523 South Redwood Rd
West Jordan, Utah, 84088
United States

Background Check Required – A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required – Yes

Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah, click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well‑established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections as a dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].