Career Advisor ReEntry (Bilingual Spanish a plus)

Job Description

About WSM

WorkSource Montgomery, Inc. (WSM) is a nonprofit organization and fiduciary agent for Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act funding in Montgomery County. The non-profit organization operates the American Job Centers in Wheaton and Germantown and provides employment services to county residents who are unemployed or underemployed. Additionally, WSM engages employers in various industries throughout the county to ensure that their workforce needs are being met.

Job Overview

The Re-Entry Career Advisor (CA) will work with Montgomery County Correctional Facility (MCCF) participants. The CA will help to develop individual employment plans as well as job readiness skills which will enable the career seeker to secure and maintain gainful employment post-release.

Responsibilities & Duties

Assist program participants by providing personalized case management to create and maintain individualized plans to obtain a detailed career transition to the workforce and securing permanent employment.

Conduct regular group guidance and support meetings with participants.

Assist participants through various assessments for exploring employment opportunities including access to on-the-job training and career advancement jobs.

Provide individual and group guidance and support to participants related to job search and career development by assisting participants with job applications process, including resume writing, job interview preparation (including mock interviews and job acceptance as appropriate), and provide feedback and guidance in the post interview process.

Work in collaboration with Pre-Release Reentry Services Division and Community American Job Centers for proper coordination of services and to advocate on the participants' behalf.

Support data collection and evaluation activities and prepare program and other related reports.

Make presentations to staff of other units/agencies, programs, and services. Develop outreach information brochures and other literature intended for promotion of the MCCF Center.

Explore labor market trends - specifically, statistics available through the State Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulations and review participants' career interests. Consult with business/industry representatives to determine needs for additional training.

Maintain records on participant's progress and assist in the development of Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) reports.

Maintain records of participant's progress in the Maryland Workforce Exchange (MWE) and provide reports to MCCF and Community American Job Center.

Enter all WIOA services to include resume assistance, workshops, transitional employment, employment opportunities, and case notes in the Maryland Workforce Exchange System (MWE). All services must have a beginning and an end date. Services that are left Open must be reviewed so that they do not System Closed.

Attend MCCF or Contractor trainings and meetings when the content is relevant to the MCCF.

Attend weekly staff meeting as required via remote connection.

Attend bi-monthly All Staff meetings as required via remote connection.

Attend weekly morning huddles to share information with team members via remote connection.

Attend professional development training as required.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

At least two years' experience working in a program or organization serving high-risk individuals

Interest in social justice, legal advocacy, prisoner reentry, and/or Fair Chance Hiring

Experience with individuals and groups related to workforce development, case management, therapy, or counseling

Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation

An action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to planning

Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people, especially those with extreme barriers to employment.

Must have daily access to reliable transportation to use in the performance of the job.

WSM Offers

Competitive compensation.

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.

Full benefits package including life and disability insurance.

403b retirement plan.

Professional development opportunities.

Company events and team building activities to promote workplace culture.

WorkSource Montgomery is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. WSM makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

WSM completes the Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. EOE, Including Disability/Vets.