Reentry & Workforce Development Advisor

Equus; Conover (NC); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ross Innovative Employment Solutions (Ross IES) is seeking a Pathway Home Career Advisor to provide pre-release and post-release workforce and reentry services to justice-involved individuals. You will guide participants through career planning, employment preparation, and case management in correctional facilities, NCWorks Career Centers, and community settings.

The role requires evening/weekend flexibility, travel to multiple locations, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Formación

• An associate degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in workforce development, reentry services, case management, counseling, or related programs preferred.
• Knowledge of justice-involved individuals and reentry challenges.
• Some local travel may be required.
• Familiarity with local communities and available resources.
• Excellent communication, computer skills, customer service, organizational and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively with participants, correctional staff, employers, and community partners.

Responsabilidades

• Recruit, enroll, and guide eligible participants through program services within correctional facilities and community settings.
• Assess participant work history, education, skills, abilities, and barriers to employment while helping participants identify solutions and career pathways.
• Develop individualized employment and service plans focused on short and long term employment, education, training, retention, and self-sufficiency goals.
• Provide career advising, employment readiness coaching, resume assistance, interview preparation, job search support, workshops, and referrals to community resources and supportive services.
• Maintain regular contact with participants to support job readiness, employment retention, advancement, and ongoing program participation.
• Coordinate with employers, correctional facilities, NCWorks partners, educational institutions, and community organizations to connect participants with employment, training, and supportive services opportunities.
• Maintain information on local employers, workforce resources, training opportunities, and community services available to participants.
• Participate in and/or host job fairs, hiring events, and workforce outreach activities.
• Maintain accurate participant files, case notes, data entry, attendance records, retention tracking, and required program reporting in compliance with program requirements.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Counseling

Educación

Associate degree in workforce development, social work, criminal justice, public administration, human services or related field

Descripción del empleo

Ross Innovative Employment Solutions (Ross IES) is seeking a Pathway Home Career Advisor to provide pre-release and post-release workforce and reentry services to justice-involved individuals. You will guide participants through career planning, employment preparation, and case management in correctional facilities, NCWorks Career Centers, and community settings.

The role requires evening/weekend flexibility, travel to multiple locations, and strong communication and organizational skills.