Employment Specialist – Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and Responsibilities

• Provide personalized employment support services to adults referred by Kent County Probation & Parole.  
• Coordinate, refer, and actively place clients at relevant job training programs, employment sites, or other vocational supports.
• Assess client employment history, education, and skillsets to connect them with employment opportunities 
• Assist clients 1:1 or in group setting with resume development, employment readiness, and job seeking 
• Facilitate workforce development and operate employment lab at Probation and Parole.
• Develop rapport and connect clients to employment opportunities through meetings on-site as well as through virtual engagement by phone/text/video meetings
• Educate and connect clients and employers to the Federal Bonding Program
•  Establish and maintain relationships with employers, employment agencies, job training programs, and state programs 
• Serve as a program representative as needed at community meetings
• Assess and report on client progress and participation at regular intervals
• Maintain an organized database of all employment partners; keep detailed documentation of all contacts
• Track and update client information using database program 
• Generate monthly, quarterly reports and year-end reports to Dept. of Corrections and Management 

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field preferred.    
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in workforce development programs, adult education, vocational training or related programs. 
• Significant knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the social forces and systems impacting them, and the resources available to them is required.
• Experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based, trauma-informed practice and/or Cognitive Behavioral practices is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with participants.
• Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways.
• Understands and supports the mission of the Delaware Center for Justice.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site).
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office, as well as Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources.
• Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).

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