Now Hiring Pre-ReleaseEmployment Specialists in Richmond, VA
Our client’s mission is to support individuals leaving prison on their healing journey, giving participants an opportunity to lead joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives. Overview: The Pre-Release Employment Specialist works directly with participants to facilitate education and employment trainings. Working within a correctional facility, the Pre-Release Employment Specialist prepares participants for job placement, retention, and promotion. Your role as Employment Specialist will involve:

• Facilitating excellent participant programming:
  • Conducting impactful group sessions, maintaining frequent and supportive participant communication
  • Consistently delivering high-quality education and employment curriculum to participants
  • Upholding the quality and fidelity of Re-entry Model curriculum when delivering group sessions
  • Preparing for sessions with participants by reviewing curriculum and participant case notes
  • Building a bond of trust with participants to ensure smooth transition to post-release services
• Collaborative team engagement
  • Documenting participant interactions, progress, and challenges in electronic record system
  • Collaborating closely with participants’ care team, including case managers and therapists, to ensure coordination of services and holistic care delivery
  • Attending team meetings and trainings 

The right Employment Specialist candidate will come with:

• Passion for the mission
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and scheduling software 
• Detail-oriented and organization skills
• Skill in managing multiple schedules, resolving schedule conflicts, and adapting to dynamic circumstances
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative attitude and excitement about working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders 
• Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions

Required education, licensure, and experience for Employment Specialist:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, psychology, human resources, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience delivering workforce development or career coaching to a vulnerable population
• Ability to pass DOC security clearance 
• Driver’s license
• CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
• Preferred certifications: Certified Professional Career Coach and/or Offenders Workforce Development Specialist 

Team benefits: Our client understands the importance of work-life balance and the value of having time for yourself and your family on a consistent basis. They offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus they pay additional benefits including basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program so you have quick access to a wide range of life resources.

• Signing bonus for new team members
• Consistent hours
• 401(K) matching program
• Annual base salary range: $55,000 - $65,000
• Generous PTO
• Bonuses 

The Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion – Aligning talent, Growing Businesses and Changing Lives! And that’s what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business. We get up every day and come to work for 1 reason. Putting the right people, in the right seats. We are guided by our Core Values:

• We are purpose driven to change people’s lives.
• We are approachable and genuine, with a great sense of fun.
• We are authentic straight shooters, unafraid of the truth.
• We get it, our business, and our customers.
• We get it right!

Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you! #NOWHIRINGTLG PandoLogic. Keywords: Employment Specialist, Location: RICHMOND, VA - 23220 , PL: 592879598