Title: Workforce Development Specialist: Central Administration #01573

State Role Title: Counselor II

Hiring Range: $51,681 - $80,624

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To promote public safety and reduce recidivism by preparing offenders for success through a continuum of services and supervision, in collaboration with state and local partners, from the time the inmate's entry into prison through their transition and reintegration into the community.

Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community organizations to develop job opportunities and supported continued employment for inmates. Market the skill sets of inmates from the welding program. Coordinate daily activities such as soliciting employer interest and involvement in the employment of inmates, orienting inmates to the services provided, posting job opportunities and tracking placement data. Arranging the direct placement of inmates matching the job skills with applicant qualifications. Develop a formalized process for employers to connect with skilled workers. Assist in the coordination of job/resource fairs at low level correctional sites. Coordinate community employer forums state-wide marketing employment incentives, initiatives and the Career Employment Reentry program. This position provides services to all welding program sites to include State Farm WC, Coffeewood, Dillwyn, Appalachian CCAP, Nottoway WC, Deerfield WC and Brunswick CCAP.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in coaching others on employment, goal setting and planning. Experience working with individuals having barriers to employment. Experience using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, social learning, cognitive restructuring and/or other behavioral change approaches with clients or students. Experience developing marketing materials and managing project development and implementation. Knowledge of the welding industry and labor market trends. Demonstrated skill in making effective presentations to diverse audiences, including classroom participants, community agencies, other government agencies, and employers. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to develop partnerships between service agencies, employers, and inmates. Demonstrated skill in developing partnerships between service agencies and employers.

Additional Considerations

Working experience as workforce development professional providing job development and placement services to clients. Experience administering and interpreting formal and information assessments of career interest, aptitude and values. Professional certification in a relevant career counseling discipline or human services field. Must possess or be eligible to apply for Global Career Development Facilitator credential issued by the Center for Credentialing and Education (see:www.cdf-global.org) Prefer prior work experience in marketing, training and project management.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-641-9840

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.