What are the responsibilities and job description for the Re-Entry Specialist position at PIC - Head Start/Early Head Start of Fayette County?
The Re-Entry Specialist will have the opportunity to work with a diverse population of young adults, offering intensive mentoring services to help them with overcoming barriers, find training and/or employment, and achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, organizational and interviewing skills, as well as the ability to multi-task.
What You’ll Do:
- Recruit participants for the PIC Re-Entry Young Adult Program
- Build relationships with other community programs
- Mentor young adult from referral through completion of program
- Test, evaluate, and critique young adults’ knowledge, resumes, and classroom activity through personal mentoring/case management sessions
- Maintain contact with all young adults using follow up procedures
- Maintain young adult case records, data entry and prepare and update progress reports
- Attend seminars, meetings, and counseling sessions, as required
- Complete reports, forms, timecards and other paperwork as required
What You Bring:
- Education: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Education, Social Work or related Field.
- Commitment to obtain the National Family Development Credential and successfully complete the Correctional Assessment and Intervention System (CAIS) training within 6 months of hire.
- Experience: Two (2) years case management or mentoring/advocacy experience working with young adults in the justice system preferred.
What We Offer:
- Compensation based on educational qualifications: Associate's $18.81/hour, Bachelor's $21.18/hour
- The opportunity to make a direct, lasting impact on youth by guiding them toward education, employment, and long-term success.
- A dynamic role combining counseling, instruction, workforce development, and community engagement.
- Professional growth opportunities, including credentialing support.
- Collaboration with a dedicated workforce and youth development team.
- Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Full-time stability with community impact
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
About Us:
For over 40 years, the Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. has empowered families and communities through education, workforce development, and early childhood programs. Join our Education and Workforce Development team to help shape the next generation through compassion, learning, and partnership.
To learn more and apply, visit: https://privateindustrycouncil.com/job-openings/
Pay: $18.83 - $21.18 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- case management or mentoring/advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21