RESTART Employment Navigators

OKLAHOMA COUNTY DIVERSION HUB INC

Oklahoma City, OK Job Details Full-time $44,000 - $50,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Food provided Qualifications Computer operation Trauma-sensitive practices Google Drive Computer literacy English Windows High school diploma or GED Client database systems Driver's License Desktop applications Productivity software Grammar Experience Mobile devices Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Diversion Hub is a comprehensive, one-stop network dedicated to assisting justice-involved individuals in Oklahoma City. The Diversion Hub RESTART Employment Navigator will aid in development, implementation, and maintaining job, educational and work readiness through RESTART program objectives. The RESTART program at Diversion Hub is designed to empower individuals with career stability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The RESTART Employment Navigator will focus on supporting the execution of the Diversion Hub's programs and mission and RESTART program objectives. The responsibilities of this role include: Assisting clients in creating RESTART program goals, building resumes, completing job applications, scheduling interviews, and providing follow-through services. Assisting clients in identifying proper work attire, job leads, completing job applications, creating resumes, writing a letter of change, and searching for employment opportunities. Connecting clients to job openings. Conduct meetings as needed with clients to evaluate progress in accomplishing employment, educational, and skilled trade goals. Assisting clients in developing resources and connecting them to community social support networks. Assisting in the development and facilitation of on-site employment related workshops and training. Identifying and providing guidance to clients regarding educational and job training pathways. Providing job retention support for clients once placed in a job to ensure long-term success. Collaborating with RESTART team members and other Diversion Hub programs to identify clients in need of training and employment related services and providing direct assistance or appropriate referrals to achieve desired outcomes. Collaborating with other Diversion Hub programs to support client access to needed supports and resources such as housing, government benefits, food, ID assistance, clothing, referrals to mental health providers, referrals to physical health facilities, referrals to substance use treatment services, vocational opportunities, drug tests, court order classes, and other relevant community services to empower participants to reach their career goals. Networking with prospective employers to promote the benefits of hiring justice involved people and maintaining healthy relationships with current employers in the community. Collaborating with other employment and education programs, maintaining consistent contact, and identifying appropriate referrals when needed. Participating in employment/educational/trade related coalitions, groups, and committees. Developing and maintaining a list of current and potential employers. Adhere to agency code of ethics and professional standards including maintaining strict client confidentiality. Attending all staff development, trainings and meetings as required. Learn and implement the overall objectives set forth within the RESTART grant and program and as designated by the Manager of Workforce Development and RESTART Program Lead. Maintaining records in Salesforce database to track participants' services received, outcomes, demographics, and to comply with grant objectives. Any other duties within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. 1 to 3+ years of experience or education in workforce, education, social work, communication, criminal justice, political science, or similar human service field.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Clearance of background. Must have own transportation to work site, valid driver's license, and insurance on motor vehicle in accordance with state law and agency requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE A

working knowledge of the criminal legal system. Workforce development experience. Education and trade development experience. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Be able to interact with people of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity toward cultural differences and respect for everyone. Possess maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility. Demonstrate capacity for teaching adults and older adults. Experience working with clients experiencing acute mental health. Experience working with clients living with substance use disorders. Demonstrate flexibility in position requirements. A proven track record developing community partnerships and building effective collaborations. Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects while maintaining a perspective on long-term goals. Independence and self-confidence to act decisively and, at the same time, an ability to receive, integrate and translate others' ideas and suggestions. A hard working, positive, mission-driven and extroverted work style. A welcome attitude to constructive criticism of their work. Analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative. Certified TABE Administrator or willing to obtain TABE Administrator certification.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate computer, mobile device, and internet skills with knowledge of software programs including but not limited to: Windows and Microsoft Office Products Cloud-based File Sharing such as Google Drive and SharePoint Adobe Products Client Databases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit over long periods of time and be able to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl climb stairs, lift and or move items of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written. Must be able to manually operate and use a computer. Must be able to clearly hear and understand telephone conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Diversion Hub serves individuals who may be experiencing mental health challenges, substance use disorders, or other complex barriers. All staff must be comfortable working in a trauma-informed environment and demonstrate empathy, professionalism, and sound judgment when interacting with this population. The safety of our staff and clients is our top priority, and we maintain comprehensive safety protocols, staff training, and facility procedures to prevent and respond to any potential altercations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

The Diversion Hub has a policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.

RESTART GRANT OBJECTIVES

This RESTART Initiative will enroll a minimum of 340 justice-involved adults aged 25 and older across Oklahoma County within a two-year period. Make communities safer by reducing crime and decreasing rates of recidivism among reentrants; Increase the number of workers with the skills necessary to enter job sectors with high workforce needs, aligned to the labor market demands of states and regions, such as the manufacturing, maritime, and other transportation industries; and Develop partnerships and pathways that lead directly to sustainable, high-wage employment and placements in Registered Apprenticeships Obtain at least 67 apprenticeships for identified program clients to help develop further workforce opportunities Participants you will be working with are eligible to receive services provided through this program: For adult-serving programs, eligible participants must: Be at least 25 years old on the date of enrollment; Reside in the applicant's targeted geographic area, or plan to return to the area upon release from incarceration; and Have had adult criminal justice system contact, defined as one of the following: Previous incarceration in a state correctional facility, federal correctional institution, or local or county jail and released any time after March 31, 2020; Under the supervision of the criminal justice system, either in out-of-home placements (e.g., residential reentry centers), on probation, or on parole; Current alternative sentence by the adult criminal justice system; or, Current diversionary program of the adult criminal justice system.