Job Development Specialist

Job Development Specialist

Syracuse, New York - Onsite
Nonexempt, FT 35 Hours
Compensation: $26.44-$28.84 per hour

Put the CARE in your CAREER!

At CCSI, our mission is to activate possibilities and spark change in organizations that put people first. Our vision guides us all in the right direction: a world of communities where everyone flourishes. CCSI is a trusted partner to human-centered organizations. We work with government, education, and non-profit institutions to strengthen their day-to-day operations, build successful teams, plan for the future, and increase their impact. We help organizations rise so communities can flourish. If you’re looking for a career with purpose that creates lasting change in the community, we encourage you to apply.

We are seeking a talented Job Development Specialist to join our team of nearly 500 employees. CCSI is partnering with Onondaga County Department of Social Services – Economic Security, (DSS-ES) and the Onondaga County Reentry Task Force, (OCRTF) which is funded through the Division of Criminal Justice Services, (DCJS). The Onondaga County Reentry Task Force (OCRTF) assists with the transition of med-high risk Parolees returning to Onondaga County under supervision with the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) providing education, employment readiness, housing, and evidence-based programing. The OCRTF evaluates, implements and maintains working collaborations with community service providers and stakeholders through education, bi-monthly meetings and contractual agreements.

The Job Development Specialist will establish and maintain relationships with employers for the purpose of gainful employment for those we serve. This will include creating an extensive Job Bank. This Job Bank will hold all data as it relates to an active workforce and those employed within it. This collaboration will be a system in which to track employees and vet employment that will serve those who are returning or who have been justice involved through state incarceration.

In this role, you will

• Cultivate and establish relationships with potential employers to bridge employment gaps.
• Create, implement, and maintain a robust Job Bank.
• Maintain accurate data to identify and support employee relationships, participant employment, and employment interruptions.
• Engage Reentry participants in job preparedness.
• Work collaboratively with Parole Officers as it relates to employment and progress.
• Participates in Group Facilitation.
• Assists in managing Referrals and Service Coordination Plans.
• Maintains accurate data to identify needs, strengths and gaps in services
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Prescriptively use personal experience as an engagement tool.
• Assists with Outreach and Educational Events assigned.
• Facilitates and/or participates in weekly Ready Set Work groups. Note: Job Development Specialist will be trained as an “OWDS” Facilitator as soon as the training becomes available after hire.
• Attend bi-monthly Case Conferences to enhance case management by providing follow-up on reentry participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree in criminal justice and five years’ experience working with the criminal justice population OR Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field and three years’ experience working with the criminal justice population.
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of community based service organizations.
• Demonstrate ability to coordinate service delivery in a multidisciplinary environment which provides services to ex-offenders.
• Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a case management team.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computer applications specifically knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks necessary to accomplish goals.
• Lived experience navigating justice systems is valued.
• Knowledge of the Transition from Prison to Community Model and Evidence Based Principles preferred.
• Must possess a valid class D New York State Driver’s License and must have access to a motor vehicle in order to meet the transportation requirements of this position.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete required background screenings: criminal and driving.

Required for this position are:

• Communicating effectively
• Building collaborative relationships
• Valuing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment
• Striving for self-development and taking initiative to be resourceful
• Problem-solving both independently and with others
• Familiarity with mental health and developmental disability environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• High level of interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships with team members, youth, families and members of provider community
• Recognizes and values diversity within the work environment.
• Participates as a member of the team in valuing individual differences and supporting one another’s opportunity to achieve their greatest potential.
• Culturally responsive to the population being served in the development, design, monitoring, evaluation and/or implementation of programs and services.
• Respects the confidential nature of certain information exposed to in the course of your work performance.
• Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable information, and other patient/consumer/customer data, will abide by the specific procedures and policies outlined by CCSI’s Code of Conduct and CCSI’s Privacy and Security Policies, New York State regulations and Federal regulations.

At CCSI, you’ll enjoy

• Market-competitive compensation
• An award-winning Wellness@Work and employee benefits program.
• An organization that is committed to racial equity and anti-racist practices.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• A voice in shaping CCSI’s ever-evolving diverse company culture.

We Are CCSI!

For more than 30 years, CCSI has been a leading non-profit partner to government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations in the mental and behavioral health space. We aim to maximize these organizations’ potential to serve their communities by supporting their business operations and staffing needs. We dream of communities where everyone flourishes, and we are proud to help our customers move towards that goal.

At CCSI, you are not just part of a team, you are part of a community. You do not just fit in, you belong. We are proud of our steadfast commitment to equity, working diligently to remedy the impact of systems of racism and other forms of oppression to ensure that everyone in our employee community can flourish. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to consider joining us.

CCSI does not accept inquiries from third-party recruiters or search agencies.

CCSI participates in E-Verify, a federal program that confirms the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees by comparing information provided on the Form I-9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration.

Coordinated Care Services, Inc (CCSI) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.