Volunteer: Work Readiness - Community Corrections and Rehabilitation

Location 

Plymouth, MN

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

22DOCCRvolJR006

Department

Community Corrections and Rehabilitation

Opening Date

10/16/2023

Closing Date

Continuous 

Description

Hennepin County's Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking a Work Readiness Volunteer to assist the work readiness preparation for justice involved residents at the Ault Correctional Facility in Plymouth, MN.

Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
 
Location and hours:
Hennepin County Adult Correctional Facility 1145 Shenandoah Lane. Plymouth, MN 55447.
Every other Wednesday 2:30pm to 5:00pm.
 
About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position.

In this volunteer position, you will:

• You will follow a curriculum that covers job readiness skills.
• You will coach on resume writing, interview techniques (mock interviews) career assessment, job applications and coaching on how to navigate the background clearance process for job applicants.
• Successfully complete Volunteer Orientation and Training.
• Be supported by a designated Adult Correctional Facility staff.

About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections. 
 
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of experience. Final candidates will be required to complete a background check.