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ADMINISTRATOR I

REENTRY NAVIGATOR

Recruitment #24-002586-0093

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 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

16

LOCATION OF POSITION

Frederick

200 Monroe Avenue

Frederick, MD 21701


Montgomery

11510 Georgia Ave
Suite 100
Wheaton, MD 20902

Main Purpose of Job

Maryland’s Department of Labor is seeking a reentry navigator for the Office of Workforce Development to provide technical assistance and act as a liaison to the American Job Centers (AJC), business and community based organizations to help improve employability skills and assure effective supportive services to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated citizens to reduce and/or remove barriers to obtaining gainful employment and training including apprenticeship opportunities.

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 Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's 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

The following qualification is preferred, not required. However, if you have this experience it must be detailed in the job duty section on your application.
At least one year of experience working with persons convicted and/or imprisoned for a crime.
At least one year of experience with re-entry programs and services.
At least one year of experience in business outreach.
Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. 

*Resumes are acceptable as additional information; however the application must be completed 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. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be placed on the certified list of eligibles for at least one year, and referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

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 year. In 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 that serve 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. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online application process is strongly preferred.  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: 24-002586-0093/ 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.

Inquiries regarding this recruitment can be directed to Linnea.Maker2@maryland.gov.

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 Application.Help@maryland.gov.

Maryland Department of Labor is 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



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