Reentry Specialist, BRIDGES Returning Citizens Center

Job overview

The Reentry Specialist, BRIDGES Returning Citizens Center role is onsite in Cambridge, MA. Compensation is $56,911.40 per year. The BRIDGES Returning Citizens Center helps returning citizens develop employment skills to support success outside prison or after a criminal record. The specialist provides individualized coaching and case management to help clients pursue employment. Through career planning, job-search support, referrals, and ongoing follow-up, the role helps clients navigate transitions and connect with services and training opportunities.

What you'll do

• Meet regularly with clients to understand strengths, interests, and challenges
• provide feedback on career options and transitions
• administer and interpret career assessments as appropriate
• develop strengths and needs analyses and employment plans
• support goal setting, referrals, training opportunities, and Individual Training Account processes
• research labor market and employer background-check practices
• provide resume, cover letter, job-search, and workshop services
• maintain client data and follow-up contacts
• coordinate with partner organizations and career center partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

reentry specialist

returning citizens

employment coaching

case management

workforce development

career planning

job search support

cambridge ma

action for boston community development

$56,911.40 per year

high school diploma

reentry services

resume development

community services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health coverage, retirement plans, and training and development opportunities.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of customer service or relevant experience, and at least one year in workforce development and reentry services. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Action for Boston Community Development is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.