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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
The Maryland Department of Labor is looking for a dynamic Administrator I who can provide assistance to justice involved individuals visiting American Job Centers and behind the fence. The ideal candidate has experience working with current and/or previously justice involved preferably in the areas of education and/or workforce development. The ideal candidate should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to locate and provide assistance and resource to those with barriers to employment to assist in their transition to self-sustaining employment.
Frequent travel may be required and a State vehicle may not always be available.Reimbursement for use of personal vehicle will apply according to the State travel policy.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Main Purpose of Job
POSITION DUTIES
- Provide information to individuals who are re-entering communities on resources and services including but not limited to expungement workshops traffic assistance Federal bonding program child support and modification earned benefits document replacement career training career counseling and assessments job search tools job search assistance resume writing clothes referrals homeless navigator assistance and TABE/survey of offender barriers to employment.
- Interface with the American Job Center staff as to the services rendered at the centers.
- Connecting returning citizens to staff program and services within the local American Job Center and community.
- Work with local AJC staff to identify potential job matches for returning citizens.
- Sharing labor market information with returning citizens to enable informed decisions on labor trends and economic conditions.
- Referring job seekers to training and/or supportive services to improve their job readiness by utilizing community training and educational resources. Interface with local businesses to connect returning citizens to fill jobs and/or apprenticeship opportunities in the local area.
- Contacting the business community to share information and promote skilled returning citizen for employment.
- Troubleshooting employer problems and/or complaints concerning returning citizens and how the population can benefit the business.
- Attending business organization seminars and other meetings to promote returning citizens;
- Promote recruitment activities with local businesses to provide assistance.
- Providing labor market information to new and existing businesses.
- Provide a boots on the ground assessment for program staff at Baltimore County AJC.
- Coordinate activities with other government agencies and institutions to facilitate the connection of services and resources for reentrants.
- Coordinate Reentry Transition;
- Provide information and support in identifying necessary documents for employment; and information on AJC services.
- Register prerelease clients on the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
- Bring together stakeholders who could offer assistance and resources to help offenders/formerly incarcerated individual to become productive citizens reduce recidivism and victimization.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules regulations policy procedures and processes or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for- year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient 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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.
Resumesare acceptableas additional information only. However the application must be completed in its entirety or it will be subject to rejection.
All information concerning the qualifications including any required documentation (diploma transcript certificate etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:
Educational credentials from foreign countries must be evaluated by an approved education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire. For further information you may call International Consultants of Delaware Inc. or World Education Services Inc. 1- or .
EXAMINATION PROCESS
BENEFITS
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package for permanent State employees includes from ten to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave per year depending on seniority as well as six personal days each calendar addition the State offers eleven paid holidays and fifteen days of sick leave per year.
We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent State employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age.
Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.
Retirement Benefits
Maryland State employees are eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years. State employees are also eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan.
Flexible Work Schedules
Employees of the State of Maryland typically work a forty-hour work week. Many State agencies offer their employees flexible work schedules. The Teleworking Program enables eligible state employees to work at home at a satellite office or at a Telework Center.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employees with the State of Maryland are eligible to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Participants that meet all requirements may qualify for forgiveness on the remaining balance on his or her Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time in a qualifying public service position.
To learn more about PSLF please visit the Student Loan Repayment Benefits page.
Free Mass Transit Benefit
Permanent State employees are entitled to use the Baltimore Light Rail the Baltimore Metro Subway the Baltimore Bus Service (Local Bus Service and Express Bus Service) as well as the following Baltimore Region Commuter Bus Routes:
There is no charge to the permanent State employee with a valid State ID card. This benefit can be used any time of the day or evening including weekends. The Free Mass Transit Benefit does not include MARC trains commuter buses thatserve Washington D.C. or any special event buses.
Health Coverage
When you come to work for the State of Maryland as a permanent State employee (or a contractual employee who works at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days) you and your family may benefit from our medical prescription dental and vision coverage. You also may be eligible for life accidental death and dismemberment insurance plans at low group rates.
Reduced Child and Health Care Costs
Working for the Maryland State Personnel Management System entitles permanent State employees to participate in Healthcare and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts. These plans allow eligible employees to save on a pretax basis for healthcare and dependent care costs incurred during the plan year.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process isstronglypreferred. However if you are unable to apply online or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.
Completed applications required documentation and any required addendum may be mailed to:
Department of Labor Office of Human Resources
Attention:26-/ Linnea Maker
100 S. Charles Street 5th Floor
Baltimore MD 21201
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account need to make adjustments to a submitted application or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at.
Maryland Department of Laboris an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities services and facilities without regard to race religion color sex age national origin or ancestry marital status parental status sexual orientation disability or veteran status
