Opportunity Advocate (Norfolk) #R0006

Title: Opportunity Advocate (Norfolk) #R0006

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $45,747 - $54,188

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: NORFOLK

Agency Website: https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serves as a Fair Chance champion by conducting outreach and delivering customized services to second chance (SC) and justice-involved individuals and employers. Increase employment opportunities, reduce recidivism, and expand access to the workforce ecosystem. Collaborate with Department of Corrections (DOC), One-Stop staff, and community partners to implement workforce development initiatives. Promote agency services to employers, conduct outreach and training, make presentations, and participate in boards, committees, and events. Ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and meet performance outcomes.

This is a restricted position, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability of required funding.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of related community resources; general employment issues, trends and business practices; demonstrated knowledge of counseling and parole services; demonstrated knowledge of workforce services systems; relevant compliant procedures and enforcement agencies; and re-employment, re-entry and recidivism programs.

Strong customer service, case management, organizational, and computer skills (MS Office or comparable applicability. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (e.g., make presentations, exchange information with clients and partners, and prepare reports and training materials); interpret and follow established laws, policies, and procedures; work with clients in crisis to identify needs, enhance employable skills, and obtain and retain suitable employment; work independently; remain objective, non-judgmental and focused; meet deadlines; and prepare and manage cases and records.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of available services, benefits, and protections afforded to SC individuals through the Employment Service (ES) and the broader workforce devolvement system. Knowledge of WIOA, 20 CFR 653.107, Wagner-Peyser, and Fair Chance and/or other related recidivism programs. Familiarity with the unique needs and barriers faced by SC individuals and available services. Bilingual communication skills (e.g., Spanish) along with an understanding and respect for the cultural backgrounds of this population.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).

You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Pe