Reentry Employment Pathways Coordinator

State of Utah; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job Stability

Career Growth

Meaningful Work

Supportive Environment

Job summary

State of Utah is seeking a Reentry Employment Coordinator in West Jordan, UT. This in-office role develops workforce pathways for individuals transitioning from state facilities, building networks with fair-chance employers and training programs.

The position emphasizes housing proximity, transportation, and court supervision alignment to support stable employment outcomes and long-term career advancement.

Qualifications

• Operational knowledge of Utah labor market trends and DWS resources.
• Understanding of housing stability and transportation's role in retention.
• Familiarity with probation/parole supervision frameworks and risk-reduction principles.

Responsibilities

• Build statewide networks with fair-chance employers, unions, training programs, and partners.
• Assess client job readiness and map career plans to stabilization needs.
• Coordinate with pre-release facilities to align training with post-release opportunities.
• Ensure work hours and sites comply with court supervision requirements.
• Track 30/90/180-day employment retention and wage growth.

Skills

Workforce systems

Fair-chance hiring

Holistic system navigation

Supervision & compliance

Employer advocacy

Job description

State of Utah is seeking a Reentry Employment Coordinator in West Jordan, UT. This in-office role develops workforce pathways for individuals transitioning from state facilities, building networks with fair-chance employers and training programs.

The position emphasizes housing proximity, transportation, and court supervision alignment to support stable employment outcomes and long-term career advancement.