Pre-Release Career Coach
As one of the fastest growing behavioral health organizations in the nation, we supports individuals leaving prison on their healing journey, giving participants an opportunity to lead joyful, abundant, and purposeful lives.
Our passionate, motivated, talented team makes this happen – and we're seeking exceptional candidates to join us! Now is the perfect time to apply, as we expand our life-changing program to new Centers across the country.
Overview:
The Pre-Release Career Coach works directly with participants to facilitate education and employment trainings. Working within a correctional facility, the Pre-Release Career Coach prepares participants for job placement, retention, and promotion.
Your role will involve:
Facilitating excellent participant programming:
Conducting impactful group sessions, maintaining frequent and supportive participant communication
Consistently delivering high-quality education and employment curriculum to participants
Upholding the quality and fidelity of our Re-entry Model curriculum when delivering group sessions
Preparing for sessions with participants by reviewing curriculum and participant case notes
Building a bond of trust with participants to ensure smooth transition to post-release services
Collaborative team engagement
Documenting participant interactions, progress, and challenges in electronic record system
Collaborating closely with participants' care team, including case managers and therapists, to ensure coordination of services and holistic care delivery
Attending team meetings and trainings
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
The right candidate will come with:
Passion for our mission
Effective intervention skills and expertise in Career Coaching
Flexibility and adaptability to work within correctional facilities
Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Skill in documenting interactions in case notes and flagging participant needs
Commitment to professionalism, integrity, and compassion in all interactions
Required education, licensure, and experience:
Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, psychology, human resources, or related field
3-5 years of experience delivering workforce development or career coaching to a vulnerable population
Ability to pass DOC security clearance
Driver's license
CPR / Adult First Aid certification preferred
Preferred certifications: Certified Professional Career Coach and/or Offenders Workforce Development Specialist
What to expect when you join us
A driven team with a desire to help our participants move forward. We come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences -- from behavioral health to corporate strategy and beyond, but we all come together with the goal to restore individuals, rebuild families, transform communities, and advance the field of re-entry.
Team benefits:
We know the importance of work-life balance and the value of having time for yourself and your family on a consistent basis. We offer a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus we pay for additional benefits including basic life insurance, AD&D, professional development opportunities, and an EAP program so you have quick access to a wide range of life resources.
Signing bonus for new team members
Consistent hours
401(K) matching program
Competitive pay
Generous PTO
Bonuses
Pay Details: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.
