Employment Counselor (Onsite Prison Reentry)

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EMPLOYMENT COUNSELOR (ONSITE PRISON REENTRY)

Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS)
Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA)
26700 South US Highway 85, Buckeye, Arizona 85326
www.azdes.gov 

Salary: $24.2550/ hourly ($50,450.40 annually) 

Grade: 18

Closing Date: Close until sufficient resumes are received 

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES, please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Employment and Rehabilitation Services (DERS) strengthens Arizona communities by bridging and minimizing gaps to employment and independence.

DES is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as an Employment Counselor (Onsite Prison Reentry) with the Workforce Solutions Administration (WSA). This position is responsible for providing a wide range of employment related services to engage, advise, prepare, and match job seekers with Arizona businesses and enable job seekers to get a job, maintain or strengthen current employment, or build a sustainable career. Services are provided through 1:1 or group interactions and will include client facing, virtual/digital or telephonic means. Services provided will be for reentry program and will focus on incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations. This position will be required to utilize a business methodology that drives continuous improvement.

Must be willing and able to work in correctional facilities, parole/probation offices, community agencies, residential centers; and work outside of traditional 8-5 work hours.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, (minimum 1 day per week in the office/hoteling.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and …