Opportunity Advocate (Harrisonburg) #T0003
Department of Workforce Development and Advancement · Harrisonburg, VA · Virginia
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Nov 10, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 23, 2026
- Salary
- $22.00 - $26.00/Hr
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Summary
The Opportunity Advocate serves as a Fair Chance champion for the Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, conducting outreach and delivering customized services to second chance and justice-involved individuals and employers in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The role involves collaborating with the Department of Corrections, One-Stop staff, and community partners to increase employment opportunities, reduce recidivism, and expand workforce access. This is a mobile worker position requiring travel across the Commonwealth, with no state benefits and a maximum of 1,500 hours per 12-month period.
Key qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of community resources, employment issues, workforce services systems, and re-entry programs
- Strong customer service, case management, organizational, and computer skills (MS Office or comparable)
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, work with clients in crisis, and manage cases independently
- Knowledge of WIOA, Wagner-Peyser, Fair Chance programs, and unique needs of second chance individuals
- Bilingual communication skills (e.g., Spanish) and cultural competency preferred
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