Employment Development Liaison - Job Developer

Posted over 1 month ago · Full time

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Job Description

Facility: CDCR PLACEMENT REGION 2

Compensation Base:

Compensation Bonus (if applicable):

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary
This position supports a network of job development and pre-employment services within the Program Area and is familiar with pre-employment services, transitional work opportunities and long-term job opportunities within the Program Area. This position has basic knowledge of the expungement process,
the benefits of completing the process, and/or the ability to provide information or a referral on how to expunge a criminal record, or obtain a Certificate of Rehabilitation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates and monitors job development services taking place at CBP facilities within the Program Area.
Provides support for CBP Job Developers.
Develops a network of prospective employers (e.g., trade associations, labor unions, etc.) within the Program Area that will work with participants.
Liaison with DAPO and DRP on employment related policy issues.
Collects and maintains employment data for the Program Area.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience as a Job Developer or Employment Specialist or in a similar position.
Must understand a variety of models including cognitive behavioral therapy and criminogenic risk factors.
Ability to recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process.
Ability to know and comply with program documentation requirements, applicable ethical and professional standards of conduct.
Ability to provide services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the participant.
Ability to tailor program services to the participant's stage of dependence, change, or recovery.
Ability to appropriately use strategies from accepted and culturally models with participants with substance use and other criminogenic risk factors
Ability to establish rapport with Participants, including management of crisis situation and determination of need for additional professional assistance.
Ability to facilitate the participant's engagement in the treatment and recovery process.
Must possess the skills necessary to implement the employment plan, consult as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, and assess ongoing planning efficacy.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Valid driver's license.

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