Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Employment Navigator - Workforce Development

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* Working Title:

Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Employment Navigator*
* ** Job Class:
Workforce Development Specialist 2*
* ** Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development*
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** Job ** : 96329

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, may be eligible for some telework

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 08/14/2026

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** Closing Date** : 08/20/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Workforce Development

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, up to 50% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

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** End Date** :
Up to two (2) years

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

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No

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position will be based out of South Minneapolis.

The Workforce Development Specialist 2 position will be based in the Career Force System Division within DEED. The Partners for Reentry Opportunities in Workforce Development (PROWD) Expansion Grant is a collaborative project with federal and state partners with the goal to help Justice Involved individuals by providing pre- and post-release individualized career pathways training, employment seeking skills development, comprehensive case management, employment attainment, and sustainability services to individuals currently residing in the four minimum- or low-security Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) correctional facilities in Minnesota, who at the time of enrollment are residing in the Duluth, Sandstone, Rochester and Waseca facilities and will release to two Residential Reentry Centers, in Minneapolis and Roseville, MN and statewide.

This role will also work closely with stakeholders and community partners to connect individuals to essential resources and support networks throughout their reentry process.

This position is telework ()  eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position requires daily local and weekly statewide travel.

This is a temporary unclassified appointment anticipated to last up to two (2) years.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* Two (2) years
* of experience building partnerships with various stakeholders to develop and implement new strategies or programs, including those that support case management or direct service delivery.

* Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, education, related social service or other closely related fields as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience;
Ph.D. substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Skill in providing direct, client-centered support through one-on-one interactions and group settings sufficiently communicating to all stakeholders

+ Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, coordinate schedules, and adhere to deadlines while maintaining attention to detail

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications, with experience in entering and managing participant data using databases and case management systems

+ Ability to pass a Federal background check during the probationary period

+ Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience working in workforce development or related field, with an understanding of employment readiness and job placement strategies

+ Experience working with incarcerated individuals

+ Experience in…