Workforce Development Specialist (Reentry Specialist): Central Administration #01450

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

Title: Workforce Development Specialist (Reentry Specialist): Central Administration #01450

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $53,490 - $104,926

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position will be assigned to the Central Region, reporting to Greensville Correctional Center.

To promote public safety and reduce recidivism by preparing offenders for success through a continuum of services and supervision, in collaboration with state and local partners, from the time the inmate's entry into prison through their transition and reintegration into the community.

Facilitates workforce development experiences to prepare incarcerated inmates for reentry employment. Administers and interprets career-related assessments. Works directly with inmates to promote their employability, which greatly contributes to successful reentry upon release to the community. Develops, delivers and coordinates programming for inmates related to employability, money management skills, and career growth. Coordinates job/resource fairs, mock interview events, career fairs, and similar experiences on-site at the facility. Operates a Reentry Employment and Resource Center. Collaborates with community agencies and organizations and provides interagency service coordination and employer outreach. Collaborates in the integration of workforce development programming into the treatment/re-entry mission of the facility.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in facilitating experiential learning for adults. Demonstrated experience in making effective presentations to diverse audiences, including classroom participants, community agencies, other government agencies, and employers. Demonstrated experience in coaching others on employment, interviewing skills, resumé development, job search strategies and utilizing job search tools. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to develop partnerships between service agencies, employers, and offenders. Experience using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, social learning, cognitive restructuring and/or other behavioral change approaches with clients or students.

Additional Considerations

Working experience as workforce development professional providing employability services to clients. Experience administering and interpreting formal and information assessments of career interest, aptitude and values. Professional certification in a relevant counseling discipline or human services field. Must possess or be eligible to apply for Global Career Development Facilitator credential issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education (www.cdf-global.org)

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.