Workforce Development Specialist; Reentry Specialist): Administration
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Social Work
Youth Development, Human Services/ Social Work, Psychology, Government Administration
Title: Workforce Development Specialist (Reentry Specialist):
Central Administration #01450
State Role
Title:
Counselor II
Hiring Range: $53,490 - $104,926
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr
- Central Admin
Location: DOC Headquarters
Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job DutiesThis position will be assigned to the Central Region, reporting to Greensville Correctional Center.
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.
Facilitates workforce development experiences to prepare incarcerated inmates for reentry employment. Administers and interprets career-related assessments. Works directly with inmates to promote their employability, which greatly contributes to successful reentry upon release to the community. Develops, delivers and coordinates programming for inmates related to employability, money management skills, and career growth. Coordinates job/resource fairs, mock interview events, career fairs, and similar experiences on-site at the facility.
Operates a Reentry Employment and Resource Center. Collaborates with community agencies and organizations and provides interagency service coordination and employer outreach. Collaborates in the integration of workforce development programming into the treatment/re-entry mission of the facility.
Demonstrated experience in facilitating experiential learning for adults. Demonstrated experience in making effective presentations to diverse audiences, including classroom participants, community agencies, other government agencies, and employers. Demonstrated experience in coaching others on employment, interviewing skills, resumé development, job search strategies and utilizing job search tools. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to develop partnerships between service agencies, employers, and offenders.
Experience using evidence-based cognitive-behavioral, social learning, cognitive restructuring and/or other behavioral change approaches with clients or students.
Working experience as workforce development professional providing employability services to clients. Experience administering and interpreting formal and information assessments of career interest, aptitude and values. Professional certification in a relevant 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 ()
Equal Opportunity & DiversityVADOC 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. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. for more information:
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program
- Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
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