Inmate Services Workforce Development Specialist*

$50,128 - $68,994/Yr

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center - San Bernardino, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Bernardino, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Inmate Services Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) is responsible for working directly with incarcerated and recently released individuals to enhance their employment opportunities and self-sufficiency. This role focuses on linking justice-involved individuals to employers and facilitating access to supportive services and training opportunities that aid in their transition to employment. The position requires frequent visits to San Bernardino County jails and/or Probation offices, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with partners, including employers, to better serve customers.

Responsibilities

• Interviewing, screening, and counseling customers regarding employment.
• Enhancing customers' job search and interview skills.
• Facilitating motivational and employment-related training workshops.
• Referring individuals for vocational assessment and counseling.
• Evaluating vocational interests, education, and experience for program placement.
• Accurately completing time-sensitive reporting and data entry.
• Forming strong relationships with partners (including employers) in order to better serve customers.

Requirements

• Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed accredited college/university coursework in business/public administration, education, human/behavioral/social science, or another relevant field.
• One (1) year of experience engaged in employment search, facilitation, and case management activities in relevant client-based programs, or two (2) years of experience in employment search and/or career counseling, or two (2) years of experience delivering counseling and/or employment services to justice-involved individuals.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Three (3) years of case management experience working with clients enrolled in employment programs.
• Excellent public speaking skills.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish and English.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plan (401k).
• Flexible work schedule options.