Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections at Lake air metal products

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

18.73

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employment Programs, Job Search, Resume Development, Interview Techniques, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Job Placement, Community Resources, Job Fairs, Relationship Building, Computer Lab Facilitation, Verification Activities, Coordination, Training, Support

Industry

Public Safety

Description

$18.73 per hour At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. The Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections is responsible for providing and coordinating employment programs to assist and support resident/inmates in their job search activities to secure and maintain gainful employment. Develop, coordinate, present and facilitate employment programs/workshops (i.e. job readiness, portfolio and resume development, interview technique training, job readiness). Provide resident/inmates with employment assistance by matching the resident/inmate’s skill level through job placement resources, online resources (i.e. DOL website and America’s Career Info Net) and other community resources in conjunction with programs and case management staff. Assist in coordinating on-site employment job fairs or in providing resident/inmates referrals to community job fairs. Develop and maintains relationships with community employers, career centers, trade schools, social service agencies and other employment resources to assist residents/inmates with job search activities. Facilitate and monitors resident/inmate use of facility computer lab to include telephone system for job searching, resume writing, Internet usage, etc. Regularly reviews job search verification activities of resident/inmate. Qualifications: High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. One year of experience in human resources, employment resource or a related field is required. Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in managing difficult residents/inmates. Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues. A valid driver's license is required. Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.

Responsibilities

The Employment Placement Specialist is responsible for providing and coordinating employment programs to assist residents/inmates in their job search activities. This includes developing and facilitating workshops, providing job placement resources, and coordinating job fairs.