Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone's life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use yourbackground and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking company? Then the LEAP ProgramCoordinator position is for you!The LEAP Program Coordinator facilitates and provides oversite of daily operations of the LEAP Program, a reentryemployment initiative within the Lehigh County Jail. The program provides transitioning offenders from the LehighCounty Jail critical job readiness and employability skills needed to obtain and retain employment post-release.
Responsibilities
• Facilitate successful LEAP operations through planning, development and coordination of services byprogram team and partners, participants and the community• Create and implements an Individual Development Plans (IDP) for all participants; provide casemanagement and monitors participant progress toward employment and training goals• Support seamless transitions for LEAP Program participants from the LEAP program to PA CareerLink®Lehigh Valley career services to help participants get jobs and reduce recidivism rates• Partner with the Business Services Team and WBLV Business Relations Director to advance employmentand training opportunities for returning citizens within the local business community• Work with the court system, probation, and parole to promote the program and coordinate reentryservices• Develop and submit accurate program reporting to the Deputy Director as scheduled and quarterly andyear-to-date activity of performance outcomes
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or comparable experience in criminal justice, business, workforce, education or arelated field• Proven experience in a leadership role and/or project management in a reentry or social services capacitywith demonstrated success in meeting goals• Excellent follow-through when corresponding with partners, staff and customers• Successful candidate will be required to obtain all necessary security clearancesBring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!About EDSIEDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is B Corp Certified.