Residential Re-Entry Employment Specialist, DC, PG, NOVA

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas

Employment Placement Specialist managing job placements for residents and coordinating with local businesses for job opportunities. Providing vocational training and support for successful integration into the workforce.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in job development and placement assistance, with a strong focus on building effective relationships with offenders and service agencies. Proficient in vocational training, counseling, and report preparation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Job DevelopmentPlacement AssistanceVocational TrainingReport PreparationCorrections Experience

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Hard Skills

Job DevelopmentPlacement AssistanceVocational TrainingReport Preparation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCounseling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

CorrectionsEmployment NeedsNetworkingFollow-UpService Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist residents with employment needs
Function as a job service liaison for the program, networking with local business leaders
Facilitate placements and provide follow-up
Provide vocational training assistance and counseling
Prepare weekly program reports on residents’ status and activity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Two years of experience related to job development and placement assistance
Experience with corrections is preferred
Ability to develop effective working relationships with offenders, other service agencies, and the general public.
Ability to provide effective training and prepare written reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plans