Reentry & Workforce Development Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 53,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers’ Workforce Development Specialist (Reentry Specialist) role at the Central Administration is based at the DOC Headquarters. The position aims to promote public safety and reduce recidivism by guiding inmates from incarceration through reintegration, working with state and local partners.

You will facilitate workforce development experiences for inmates, administer career assessments, coordinate job fairs, mock interviews, and on-site career events, and operate the

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating experiential learning for adults.
• Ability to present to diverse audiences; classroom participants, agencies, employers.
• Experience coaching on employment, interviewing skills, resume development, job search strategies; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate workforce development experiences to prepare inmates for reentry employment.
• Administer and interpret career-related assessments; coordinate employability programming.
• Coordinate job/resource fairs, mock interviews, and on-site career events at the facility.
• Operate a Reentry Employment and Resource Center; collaborate with community agencies and employers.

Skills

Facilitating experiential learning

Public speaking / presentations

Career coaching

Written and oral communication

Behavioral approaches

Education

Professional certification in counseling

Global Career Development Facilitator credential

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers’ Workforce Development Specialist (Reentry Specialist) role at the Central Administration is based at the DOC Headquarters. The position aims to promote public safety and reduce recidivism by guiding inmates from incarceration through reintegration, working with state and local partners.

You will facilitate workforce development experiences for inmates, administer career assessments, coordinate job fairs, mock interviews, and on-site career events, and operate the