Reentry Employment Specialist

The Kintock Group; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kintock Group is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to develop employment opportunities and provide ongoing counseling, job readiness, and placement for a reentry population. The role supports the Program Manager and requires collaboration with employers and service providers to create pathways to work.

The position emphasizes documentation, adherence to contract guidelines, and participation in mandatory training activities to ensure clients achieve steady employment and complete

Qualifications

• One year of demonstrated effective relevant experience in a community based human service organization serving the hard-to place disadvantaged population.
• Education includes High School Diploma (DOC) and a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or Business.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining a bank of employment opportunities for an offender population.
• Assisting employers in establishing recruiting standards.
• Helping clients develop job-search, job application and interviewing skills.
• Empowering clients with information regarding employment laws.
• Providing follow-up counseling to ensure effective work ethics.
• Facilitating personal development sessions (one-on-one and group).
• Preparing and providing accurate and timely documentation per guidelines.
• Ensuring clients maintain employment or remain engaged in training programs.
• Participating in mandated training and staff development activities.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma (DOC)

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Business

Job description

The Kintock Group is seeking a full-time Program Assistant to develop employment opportunities and provide ongoing counseling, job readiness, and placement for a reentry population. The role supports the Program Manager and requires collaboration with employers and service providers to create pathways to work.

The position emphasizes documentation, adherence to contract guidelines, and participation in mandatory training activities to ensure clients achieve steady employment and complete