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WithMedical Benefits:

Wageis $22.54 includes medical, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K and more ($20.94 perhour + $1.60 for every 40 hours worked)

WithoutMedical Benefits:

Wageis $25.87 includes no medical, but does include PTO, Paid Holidays, 401K andmore ($20.94 per hour + $4.93 for every 40 hours worked)

At

CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards

of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a **Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections** who has a

passion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Come

join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and

communities we serve.

The Employment Placement Specialist, Community Correction **s** is responsible for providing and coordinating employment programs to assist and support resident/inmates in their job search activities to secure and maintain gainful employment.

+ Develop, coordinate, present and facilitate employment programs/workshops (i.e. job readiness, portfolio and resume development, interview technique training, job readiness).

+ Provide resident/inmates with employment assistance by matching the resident/inmate’s skill level through job placement resources, online resources (i.e. DOL website and America’s Career Info Net) and other community resources in conjunction with programs and case management staff.

+ Assist in coordinating on-site employment job fairs or in providing resident/inmates referrals to community job fairs.

+ Develop and maintains relationships with community employers, career centers, trade schools, social service agencies and other employment resources to assist residents/inmates with job search activities.

+ Facilitate and monitors resident/inmate use of facility computer lab to include telephone system for job searching, resume writing, Internet usage, etc. Regularly reviews job search verification activities of resident/inmate.

**Qualifications** :

+ High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.

+ One year of experience in guidance, counseling, or job placement is required.

+ Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in managing difficult residents/inmates.

+ Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues.

+ A valid driver's license is required.

+ Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

_CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace& EOE including Disability/Veteran._