JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Reentry Programming: The Employment Placement Specialist will develop, coordinate, and oversee employment assistance programming for all federal residents residing in the Residential Reentry Center. Emphasis will be placed on assisting residents in finding viable employment that will potentially offer long-term employment based on the resident’s skills and abilities.

• Career Assessment / IPP: The Employment Placement Specialist will conduct career assessments on all new residents within seven calendar days of admission. The Employment Placement Specialist will present a summary of all newly completed assessments at the next PRT. The assessment, along with information in the referral from the FBOP, will be used in the development of the Individualized Program Plan (IPP). The development of the IPP will be a collaborative effort between the Employment Placement Specialist, Social Service Coordinator, and the Federal Case Manager. The Federal Case Manager is responsible for the timely completion of the IPP.

• Collateral Contacts: The Employment Placement Specialist will meet regularly with other professionals inside and outside the agency to assure provision of quality care to all residents.

• Staffing- the Employment Placement Specialist will attend weekly PRT to consult staff and/or agents for input and share observations of BOP clients to ensure quality care and accurate monitoring of the resident’s case. The Employment Placement Specialist will present all new career assessment narratives at PRT as well as give input into any applicable IPP, Progress Review, Level Movement, Pass recommendations, discharges, etc.
• The Employment Placement Specialist will solicit, develop and maintain relationships with Job Center staff, employers, human resource professionals, community colleges, and others on a continual basis to ensure an ample amount of employment and educational resources are available.
• The EPS will locate job fairs and encourage resident participation.
• The EPS will provide referral to other agencies within the community for services that RVCP does not provide.
• The Employment Placement Specialist is expected to maintain a favorable working relationship with all other agency employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency / effectiveness.
• In partnership with RVCP’s Director of Marketing co-facilitate RVCP’s Community Relations Board.

• Accountability: The EPS will have responsibility to ensure the following are completed and documented within required timeframes:

• Legal Status notification: Each resident’s employment requires RVCP written approval. The EPS will ensure the Employment Approval form is completed and approved prior to the resident’s first day of employment. The EPS will ensure the employer is notified of the resident’s legal status prior to the resident’s first day. The notification can be done via mail, fax, email or phone. The EPS must obtain written verification from the employer of the notification. If the EPS completes the notification via phone, written documentation is required to be obtained within seven calendar days. Documentation is to be kept in the resident’s file.

• On-Site Visit: The EPS will ensure employment is verified by an on-site visit to the employer within the first seven calendar days of employment. Documentation will include the date, time and title of employer representative contacted. The EPS will request the employer notify RVCP if the resident does not report to work as scheduled, is terminated, or quits. A telephone number and contact person will be maintained in the resident’s file.

• Monthly Checks: Following the initial on-site visit, the EPS will ensure a minimum of monthly contacts with the employer. These will be completed via phone or in person and will include discussions on attendance and any performance issues or concerns the employer may have. All contacts will be documented in the bi-weekly progress reports.

• Documentation: The Employment Placement Specialist will provide input and direction to the following documents. The Employment Placement Specialist will also be required to do a teaching note for each group session.
  • Career Assessments
  • Individualized Program Plans
  • Progress Reports
  • Bi-weekly status reports of non-working residents
  • Employment approval, notifications, on-site visits, phone call inquiries
  • Case Notes
  • Teaching / Group Notes
  • Termination Requests
  • Exit Plans (which are to be submitted to agent for approval)
  • Incident Reports
  • Discharge Letters sufficient to provide detailed and accurate documentation of progress in the above areas and overall course of resident’s placement in this program:

• Caseload responsibilities: for the residents on the caseload, the EPS is responsible for developing and coordinating reentry programming that ensures continuity of care through individualized program plan, meeting individually with resident, monitoring resident behavior, authorize approval for passes, registrations, approval of visitors etc. Timely communication and documentation within the agency and with outside contacts is essential.

• Attending required meetings/trainings: The Employment Placement Specialist will attend staffing meetings as scheduled. The Employment Placement Specialist will meet regularly with the Residential Director.

• Reporting: The Employment Placement Specialist will keep up-to-date records on all individual and group sessions, as well as any pertinent resident information. He or she will ensure the documentation is sent to the appropriate parties for reporting and billing.

• Facility Search: Participate in facility searches.

• Attendance: All employees are expected to have regular attendance on the job in order to complete essential job functions. Regular attendance is defined as; being on time and completing your shift and includes no more than 12 days per year without supporting medical evidence (includes unpaid and paid sick time).

• RVCP staff are expected to respond promptly to all calls and messages from RVCP supervisors. Failure to return phone message and/or emails in a timely manner may result in discipline or termination of employment status.

• Fill in for Residential Security Officers and Drivers when needed.

• Ensure that residents are always accounted for.

• Ensure all Urine Screens/Breathalyzer’s (UA/BA) are performed and recorded as required. (Only male staff shall provide UA screens to male residents and only female staff shall provide UA screens to female residents.)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Be knowledgeable and in daily compliance with the Federal Statement of Work (SOW) and the Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) licensing requirements.
• Be knowledgeable of and in compliance with all Residential Services Department Policies and Procedures and program/client rules.
• Ability to acquire and apply a working knowledge of community support and health resources and the ways in which these resources may be used by persons in the Criminal Justice System.
• Ability to relate to people in an unprejudiced and understanding manner with concern for their circumstances and feelings.
• Ability to secure Federal and State clearance for work with residents and other required licensing standards.

• Successfully complete a state and federal background check.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment physical, urine drug test, and TB test.
• Within 90 days after employment show proof of successfully completing:
  • First Aid / Choking Training, CBRF Fire Safety Training and CPR Training
• Successfully complete required CBRF trainings.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.