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Summary

The Reentry Career Counselor works with adults and youth impacted by the justice system, providing individualized support and guidance. They help participants transition into employment or education to promote self-sufficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of adult and youth participants currently or formerly involved in the justice system
• Support participants through the development and the execution of Individual Employment Plans; assist with résumé writing, job search, and direct connections to employment or internships
• Maintain regular contact with participants regularly using voice, text, email, and in-person communication channels to monitor progress. Once a participant enters employment, use similar channels to conduct Follow-up on job retention and advancement checks-ins for each quarter.
• Identify and coordinate access to community resources that reduce employment barriers such as childcare, housing, behavioral health services, education, workforce training, etc.
• Teach work readiness skills, interpersonal communication and interview preparation in one-on-one and small group settings, either at the agency or correctional facilities
• Facilitate connections between participants and hired managers for employment opportunities that match their skills and career goals.
• Engage in monthly employer advisory meetings to develop new employer connections and sustained, effective partnerships.
• Conduct program outreach activities including tabling at community events, distributing/posting promotional materials, and maintaining relevant professional networks
• Follow program protocols for data entry, file management, and privacy protection
• Collaborate in regular team meetings to assess participant progress and ensure program goals are met.
• Attend all relevant trainings, workshops, and networking events

Qualifications

Required

• Understanding of human services programming and ability to align eligibility requirements and needs with appropriate contacts and resources
• Previous case management experience and/or experience in criminal Reentry services
• Able to pass criminal background check as this position requires providing services in correctional facilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Office 365,
• Cultural competency working in a diverse environment
• Data entry and the ability to navigate databases effectively
• Ability to follow privacy and confidentiality policies
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create a welcoming, trusting, and professional environment for participants
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred

• Understanding of Minnesota’s Indigenous communities, cultures, and practices
• Associate's degree in human services or a related field
• GCDF certification or willingness to obtain within 6 months of hire

Ideal Candidate

• Build trust with justice involved the participants.
• Strong organizational and follow up skills.
• Comfortable working in community and correctional settings.
• Able to balance direct service documentation and outreach.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

American Indian OIC is a culturally rich environment and follows a business casual dress code. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit for long periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The work environment noise level is typically moderate.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties. Responsibilities may change based on organizational needs.

Other

AIOIC’s office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm, however weekend and evening hours may be required occasionally. With supervisor approval, this position may be granted reasonable remote work privileges on days when participant meetings are not taking place.

• PTO: accrue 7.69 hours/pay period, increased annually up to 10th year
• Holidays: up to 14 paid holidays
• Health Insurance: subsidized premiums - 75% Employee, 50% Dependent
• Dental Insurance: subsidized premiums - 100% Employee, 75% Dependent
• Life Insurance: subsidized premiums - 100% Employe only
• 401k Plan: discretionary match
• Free onsite parking is available
• Office is easily accessible by bike, bus, and light rail.

American Indian OIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sex in violation of Title VII. AIOIC prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.