Reintegration and Youth Development Specialist

Reintegration and Youth Development Specialist

Salary

$53,617.00 Annually

Location

Office of Business Inclusion & Advancement, NC

Job Type

Full-Time / Permanent

Job Number

08591

Department

Economic Development

Division

Operations

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

General Definition of Work

Under regular supervision, performs responsible professional work overseeing the education and work experience of Reintegration and Youth Development Program participants (Successful Outcomes After Release (SOAR) and Positive Path); and other related work as required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work with individuals who have been incarcerated, have knowledge of community resources, knowledge of pre-employment and workforce skills, and perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Examples of Duties

• Trains Reintegration and Youth Development Program participants on personal and professional development skills.
• Creates lesson plans and presentations; implements program curriculums focused on skills and topics for successful re-entry, development, and exposure to STEAM professions.
• Assists with recruiting Reintegration and Youth Development Program participants.
• Conducts ongoing assessments and case management of program participants by tracking data to assist with employment placement, overall development and program outcomes.
• Assists with the creation and monitoring of individualized development plans for program participants.
• Carries out other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Reintegration and Youth Development Manager.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of City policies and procedures; general knowledge of standard office practices principles, practices and techniques; general knowledge of department objectives and work programs; ability to make minor decisions using standardized practices; ability to conduct research and knowledge of statistical techniques; ability to write clearly, simply and effectively; general knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; ability to prepare and comprehend complex documents, correspondence, information, and reports; ability to analyze and resolve problems; ability to analyze, research, and interpret complex documents, information, policies, and procedures; ability to follow and understand advanced oral and written instructions; ability to access and navigate the internet; thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position related software; ability to organize and prioritize work; ability to work effectively individually and as a member of a team; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree with coursework in Public or Business Administration or related field and moderate experience conducting research, working independently, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently requires sitting and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing and walking; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic).

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

Valid Driver's License

Obtain specialty certifications as deemed necessary by the Reintegration and Youth Development Manager

Experience in workforce development or employment services is a plus

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and position related software

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

01

Please indicate your highest level of education with coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field:

• None
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Some college
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Do you have experience in workforce development and/or employment services?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Winston-Salem

Address P.O. Box 2511

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102

Phone 336 747 6800

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm