Voc Electives Specialist (WVOCELSPC-04) (Saturday - Tuesday)

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures ________________________________________ Want to see if you’re a great match for this position? Take our Criteria Assessment today to find out! Use this link to complete your assessment: Criteria Assessment - Vocational Electives Specialist ________________________________________ About Us At New Freedom , we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a mission-driven, high-performance organization committed to strengthening communities and empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives. We move fast, expect a lot from each other, and show up every day to do meaningful, impactful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and energized by making a real difference— this is where you belong . ________________________________________ Why You’ll Love Working Here We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy: Competitive pay and strong benefits package $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage 401(k) with match Generous paid time off Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access A mission that matters —and a team that works hard to deliver on it _____________________________________ About the Role The Vocational Electives Specialist - Workshops Instructor will focus primarily on curriculum, development, and support of member electives and workplace skills in partnership with our Vocational Supervisors and the Vocational Director. This Vocational Electives Specialist role will also function as a role model to peers, exhibiting competency in personal recovery and use of coping skills, especially related to workplace re-entry. They will serve as an advocate, providing supportive information and peer support for members in outpatient and inpatient settings. Using their recovery and/or work-related experience, Vocational Elective Specialists provide support and resources for members through case management within the framework of the vocational programming, with a focus on developing vocational skills and acquiring full time employment upon graduation. ________________________________________ What You’ll Be Responsible For Facilitating vocational electives and workforce readiness classes at our women’s facility Teaching foundational business, customer service, and workplace professionalism skills and standards Tracking member participation, progress, and skill development Collaborating with workforce development and treatment teams to support member success ________________________________________ What Success Looks Like Members actively participate and engage in vocational programming Workforce readiness, life skills, and vocational competencies improve Members develop confidence, accountability, and employability Documentation and program participation records are maintained accurately Members successfully transition toward employment, education, apprenticeship, certification, or career advancement opportunities ________________________________________ What We’re Looking For High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Criminal Justice, Workforce Development, Business, or related field preferred) Experience in professional business operations, management, entrepreneurship, administration, customer service, sales, or workforce development Experience teaching, leading, coaching, mentoring, or facilitating groups Knowledge of workplace professionalism, professional and business presentation, and overall career development Lived recovery experience and a strong commitment to recovery-oriented services Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) certification Behavioral Health Paraprofessional (BHPP) designation required, including applicable experience and/or education requirements (Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) designation required, including applicable experience and/or education requirements preferred) Minimum two (2) years of experience in workforce development, employment services, behavioral health, case management, vocational rehabilitation, human services, or a related field Experience working with justice-involved, recovery, reentry, or behavioral health populations preferred Experience in job development, staffing, recruiting, workforce services, or employment placement preferred Knowledge of local labor markets, workforce resources, and employment services preferred Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP), PRSS, or related certification preferred ________________________________________ Environment + Physical Demands This position operates in a combination of classroom, vocational training, behavioral health, office, and community-based environments. Depending on the vocational specialty, instruction may occur in traditional classroom settings, workshop environments, training areas, kitchens, trade-focused workspaces, or community-based locations. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Frequent interaction with members, staff, vocational instructors, employers, community partners, and workforce development organizations Regular facilitation of classroom instruction, vocational training activities, workforce readiness workshops, and hands-on learning opportunities Frequent use of computers, training materials, audiovisual equipment, electronic documentation systems, and workforce development resources May require standing, walking, demonstrating skills, presenting information, and actively engaging participants throughout the workday Occasional travel to employer locations, workforce development events, job fairs, training sites, community partner organizations, and other program-related activities Ability to lift, carry, move, or transport training materials, classroom supplies, tools, equipment, or instructional resources weighing up to 20 pounds Ability to support individuals experiencing vocational, employment, behavioral health, recovery, or reentry-related challenges while maintaining professionalism, appropriate boundaries, and a recovery-oriented approach ________________________________________ Our Standard We’re building something meaningful—and that requires people who show up, contribute, collaborate, and take ownership. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, be part of a driven team, and help shape the future of an organization —we want to hear from you. _____________________________________ Equal Opportunity New Freedom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug and alcohol-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations. _____________________________________ "We’re not here to do small work—we’re here to change lives, rewrite stories, and rebuild communities. At New Freedom, you won’t just have a job. You’ll have a mission — to turn second chances into powerful comebacks."