Employment Placement Specialist

Job Overview

The Employment Placement Specialist plays a critical role in connecting formerly incarcerated individuals with suitable employment opportunities while housed in the Residential Reentry Center, under the auspices of the Bureau of Prisons. This position involves assessing clients' skills and needs, providing guidance throughout the job search process, and collaborating with employers to facilitate successful placements. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in social work, mentoring, and workforce development, along with a passion for helping others achieve their career goals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to evaluate clients' skills, interests, and employment readiness.

• Develop individualized placement plans tailored to each client's unique needs.

• Provide mentoring and support throughout the job search process, including resume writing and interview preparation.

• Collaborate with local employers to identify job openings and match candidates with suitable positions.

• Stay informed about employment labor laws and best practices to ensure compliance during the placement process.

• Educate clients about workforce development resources and opportunities available to them.

• Facilitate training development sessions to enhance clients' employability skills.

• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress towards placement goals.

• Advocate for formerly incarcerated individuals in the workforce, ensuring they receive appropriate support during their job search.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma. The minimum experience for the position will be one year of work experience in guidance, counseling or job placement. Work experience may be substituted with a specialized degree or certification in the filed of guidance, counseling or career development.

• Experience in mentoring or recruiting is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of employment labor laws and workforce development principles is essential.

• Strong interviewing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are required for maintaining client records.

Medical Insurance is provided free of charge to the employee. An employee who wishes to waive their medical insurance is paid an hourly wage differential.

Behavioral Systems Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Mileage reimbursement

• Paid time off

What We Offer

• Competitive wages

• In depth training

• Great opportunities to advance and grow

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance at no cost to employee

• 401K retirement plan

• Paid sick time

• Paid Vacation and Holiday (13 paid holidays)

Behavioral Systems Southwest (BSS) is comprised of a team of committed community correctional professionals dedicated to helping the ex-offender population break the criminal cycle and improve the quality of their lives through the use of cognitive behavioral change methodology. We accomplish this goal by providing comprehensive reintegration services to the ex-offender population in residential and non-residential settings. The services we provide focus on individual skill building, accomplished through individual and/or group activities, all the while focusing on staff development and professional growth in order to provide effective services to those we serve. BSS seeks to empower individuals by providing them with the knowledge and training necessary to address existing behavior issues, identify solutions to future problems, and live a productive, self-supporting, clean and sober, crime-free life.