Reentry & Workforce Connection Specialist

State of Missouri; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

The State of Missouri seeks a dedicated workforce development professional to support reintegration efforts at the Southeast Correctional Center and Kennett Job Center. This role focuses on engaging justice‑involved individuals, promoting services, and delivering case management and employment services across multiple programs.

You will coordinate with OWD, DOC, and partner agencies, provide job readiness coaching, assist employers with referrals, and document outcomes with accuracy, while

Qualifications

• Experience engaging justice-involved individuals and promoting services.
• Proven ability to deliver employment services across multiple programs.
• Strong customer service and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with justice involved individuals to create awareness of employment and training opportunities prior to their release.
• Promote Job Center services and benefits to justice‑involved individuals and the general public.
• Conduct assessments and provide assistance in developing employment plans.
• Coordinate services with OWD, DOC, Job Center staff, and partner agencies to support successful reintegration and employment outcomes.
• Deliver and document case management and employment services across multiple workforce programs.
• Perform outreach to job seekers, employers, and community partners to expand access to services and opportunities.
• Assist employers by accepting job orders, identifying labor needs, prescreening applicants, and facilitating appropriate referrals.
• Support job seekers through automated job searches, workshops, job‑readiness activities, and vocational planning.
• Provide guidance and coaching on job retention, career advancement, resume development, and interview preparation.
• Inform employers and community organizations of available Job Center services and represent the agency at job fairs and partner events.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold high standards of customer service in all interactions.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Career coaching

Job readiness

Outreach

Stakeholder coordination

Document management

Education

Public administration experience

Job description

The State of Missouri seeks a dedicated workforce development professional to support reintegration efforts at the Southeast Correctional Center and Kennett Job Center. This role focuses on engaging justice‑involved individuals, promoting services, and delivering case management and employment services across multiple programs.

You will coordinate with OWD, DOC, and partner agencies, provide job readiness coaching, assist employers with referrals, and document outcomes with accuracy, while