JOB AD

Career Planner – Reentry Program

Forward Careers, Inc. seeks two (2) detail-oriented and results driven individuals with prior case management, job placement, and recruiting experience to join our team as temporary Career Planner to deliver the Department of Labor Pathway Home 2 - Project RENEW program.

This is a grant-funded position with the possibility to extend employment after October 2024, but not guaranteed. 

ABOUT PROJECT RENEW

Forward Careers is the recipient of a $1.5 million Pathway Home grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Project RENEW (Revitalizing & Empowering the Next Employable Workforce) will assist individuals now or once involved in the criminal justice system to secure employment in their communities by facilitating access to education, career training, on-the-job training, supportive/wrap around services, and apprenticeship opportunities.

In partnership with the Department of Corrections, Forward Careers will provide pre- and post-release services to about 80 individuals being released to Southeast Wisconsin. The ultimate goal is to help eliminate the gap between release and enrollment into a reentry training program via direct on-the-job employment.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL ENTAIL

• Determine client eligibility based on grant requirements;
• Determine client’s strengths, screen for barriers, build relationships with clients, determine job readiness, administer and interpret assessment tools to assist clients develop their individual employment plans;
• Deliver the program’s curriculum to clients to ensure program success;
• Jointly develop resume, offer advice on interviewing skills, networking, and the job search process;
• Secure job placement via on-the-job training upon release;Conduct outreach activities and network to promote grant awareness;
• Maintain accurate case files, develop case notes, ensure data is accurately entered into the appropriate tracking systems, and work closely with related departments and agencies to ensure a seamless process for helping clients;
• Develop and maintain close connections with community based organizations and resources to provide wrap around services to clients;
• Provide follow-up services to clients;
• Support the organization to meet grant performance outcomes; and
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

*The above lists are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this position. They are not construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Forward Careers seeks an individual with:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social welfare, psychology, or related field.

• Demonstrate sense of responsibility through good attendance, effective time management, dependability, accountability, flexibility, strong ethical standards, and self-discipline.

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse and underrepresented populations.
• Prior case management, job placement, and recruiting experience.
• Prior experience with justice served individuals.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Don’t rule yourself out; if you are not bilingual or don’t have college coursework in the above, relevant work experience may be considered in exchange.

ABOUT FORWARD CAREERS

Forward Careers is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with over 30 years of experience serving Southeast Wisconsin with a variety of job training programs and services to job seekers and businesses. Our workforce professionals specialize in providing high quality, effective and accessible career services to individuals seeking to improve their employment potential in demand-driven and high growth professions and to businesses, of any size and industry, seeking quality services to help attract, train, and retain the talent needed to succeed and grow. Our mission is to develop a thriving workforce and strong economy by being the preferred source for career exploration, education and skills training, and employment connections to every person and business.

This is a terrific opportunity for anyone looking to get a start in the nonprofit sector to gain valuable knowledge of the workforce development system. You will learn best practices and advance your knowledge of the employment and training structure in Wisconsin. Our organization has a rich history, a stellar reputation, healthy momentum, and abundant potential.

WEBSITE

www.forwardcareers.org

HOURS & SCHEDULE

40 hours a week, Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, occasional morning and evening work may be required as job duties demand, but rare. Hybrid schedule is offered after 6-month review period and based on performance.

OUR LOCATIONS

Forward Careers has three offices located in Grafton, Waukesha, and West Bend. The primary locations for both positions will be at our corporate office located in Waukesha (1) and West Bend (1), with regular travel per job responsibilities.

WAGE RANGE

$20.00 - $28.00 per hour

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance; 401K; Paid Time Off; 10 Paid Holidays, Adjusted Summers Hours, and more.

TYPE

This is a full-time grant-funded position with guaranteed employment through September 2024.

EEO

Forward Careers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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