**$21.94 per hour** At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a **Employment Placement Specialist, Community Corrections** who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in a residential setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve. The Employment Placement Specialist, Community Correction **s** is responsible for providing and coordinating employment programs to assist and support resident/inmates in their job search activities to secure and maintain gainful employment. + Develop, coordinate, present and facilitate employment programs/workshops (i.e. job readiness, portfolio and resume development, interview technique training, job readiness). + Provide resident/inmates with employment assistance by matching the resident/inmate’s skill level through job placement resources, online resources (i.e. DOL website and America’s Career Info Net) and other community resources in conjunction with programs and case management staff. + Assist in coordinating on-site employment job fairs or in providing resident/inmates referrals to community job fairs. + Develop and maintains relationships with community employers, career centers, trade schools, social service agencies and other employment resources to assist residents/inmates with job search activities. + Facilitate and monitors resident/inmate use of facility computer lab to include telephone system for job searching, resume writing, Internet usage, etc. Regularly reviews job search verification activities of resident/inmate. **Qualifications** : + High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. + One year of experience in human resources, employment resource or a related field is required. + Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in managing difficult residents/inmates. + Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing and apply problem solving techniques to complex issues. + Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age. _CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace& EOE including Disability/Veteran._