JOB SERVICE SPECIALIST IV - Part-Time CONTRACTUAL

Maryland Correctional Enterprises is recruiting for a Part - Time Business Development Coordinator (contractual) for the MCE Continuing Allocation of Re-Entry Services (CARES) program. Flexible work schedule - 10 hours a week.

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7275 Waterloo Road

Jessup, MD 20794

The main purpose of this position is to work both inside correctional facilities, as well as within various communities stateside to assist individuals transitioning through the criminal justice system to find meaningful employment that will increase an individual's confidence and reduce recidivism. The Business Development Coordinator is responsible for the day to day delivery of direct services to participants in Maryland Correctional Enterprises CARES re-entry program. As such, the position will train, coach and support participants through an employment readiness component and assist in successfully securing permanent stable employment. The Business Development Coordinator will lead efforts to establish relationships with employers and facilitate interviews and job placements of program participants by promoting the participants positive employment traits gained through their employment as an MCE inmate worker and participating in the MCE CARES program. He or she will meet with employers on a regular basis to maintain relationships for employment purposes. To expand the employment opportunities available to participants, the Business Development Coordinator will work with local employers, government, and education/training partners to gain an understanding of requirements for entry level jobs and potentially available placements.

•Institute an interactive Employee Readiness Program, focusing on increasing participant employability skills by addressing and identifying internal barriers that have once prevented positive change.

•Build and maintain relationships with program participants and potential business partners to promote a climate that facilitates continued partnerships for the MCE Continuing Allocation of Reentry Services (CARES) program.

•Assist with the preparation of presentations and reports to potential and current business partners.

•Utilize online and other resources to conduct research on potential business partners and prepare written documents as required.

•Maintain the tracking system for Business Development partners and prepare relevant documents and presentations for use by Director of Reentry Services.

•Manage data accuracy and integrity and keep records current on prospect pipeline status for both quarterly and annual reporting purposes.

•Maintain records of resource development and track activities throughout the program.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One(1) year of professional experience providing workforce development.

1- Experience conducting interviews, verifying job referrals, conducting vocational placements, or appraising persons seeking employment.

2- Experience providing assistance to employers needing qualified personnel to fill vacancies

3- Experience working with underserved population is highly preferred.

4- Experience delivering formal presentations to large groups is highly preferred.

5- Must be computer literate, including intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and MS Office Suite.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year.

Please make sure that you provide complete and accurate information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after the above closing date.

***Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit. Applications that do not include a completed supplemental questionnaire will be considered incomplete and may be subject to disapproval.***

To submit your qualifying documents; the preferred method is to upload them using the "other" tab on the online application. However, if you’re unable to upload your documents, please fax requested information only to 410-585-0570 (providing a cover sheet with your contact information, recruitment name, recruitment number and the number of pages faxed). We will not consider information submitted after the closing date of this announcement.

Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

Online applications are STRONGLY recommended; if you do not have internet access, please mail your application by the closing date to:

HRSD-Recruitment & Examination

ATTN: J. Rolon

300 East Joppa Road, Suite 1107

Towson, MD 21286

For more information, please call 410-339-3695

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

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