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Department

Retention Services

Supervisor

Retention Specialist Managers; Retention Specialists

Possible Majors

Any

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills, a desire to assist individuals with criminal records with retaining employment, teaching interviewing tachniques utilized in professional interviews and gain exposure to the underserved. A genuine desire to work with individuals with criminal records in habilitation and re-habilitation is preferred. Any prior experience working with people with criminal records (adult or juvenile) or substance abuse populations is a plus.

Description of Tasks

• Administer provided interview questions as prescribed by the program.
• Provide suggestions and constructive criticism to clients as it pertains to interviewing only.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Discuss and advise on conflict resolution in the work place and appropriate on the job behaviors and other topics specific to employment.
• Other tasks as assigned

 

Hours

2 hours per week as dictated by the program

Location

Safer Foundation

571 West Jackson Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60661

Contact

Enid Johnson, Manger of Agency-Wide Volunteer Services

312-454-3377

enid.johnson@saferfoundation.org

 

Volunteer and internship positions are unpaid. Applicants are subject to screening procedures including drug testing.