Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position's primary responsibility is to assist individuals with criminal backgrounds with becoming self-sufficient by providing leading edge services that create solutions and change lives. To fulfill this, the Reentry Specialist will assist individuals with community resources, and obtain career development and vocational training as appropriate. Reentry Specialist will be a support system to the program participant with the end goal of finding gainful employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work as part of the interdisciplinary team and ensure that the necessary services and support are provided to assist persons served in identifying and making choices about their social, vocational and life skills goals to support successful community reintegration. This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.

2. Develop knowledge of and relationships with community service providers, e.g., collaborating agencies, probation, parole, court support services, Department of Human Services, Child Support Enforcement, substance abuse, mental health agencies, housing providers/landlords, legal aid, area schools, both secondary and post-secondary, faith-based groups. Develop and maintain relationships with family members, residential providers, funders, and any other internal and external contacts to insure pertinent resources are available to participants. This duty is performed daily, about 20% of the time.

3. Design and facilitate educational and training programs, as participants' needs dictate, to include appropriate pre-release and post-release services including but not limited to: life skills training, financial management, eligibility for local, state and federal assistance, socialization, parenting skills, career development, occupational skill training and personal safety. This duty is performed weekly, about 10% of the time.

4. Facilitate the intake process for a new referral; complete a needs assessment and interest inventories to establish a basis for the Individual Service Plan; Develop a plan to assist each participant start a path to self-sufficiency. This duty is performed weekly, about 10% of the time.

5. Provide information and referral for services that are not provided by the agency, as appropriate; maintain professional and ethical boundaries with consumers and community stakeholders at all times. This duty is performed weekly, about 10% of the time.

6. Provide crisis intervention and assist in the development of responsible behaviors to ensure successful reintegration into the community; provide ongoing support, as needed, to ensure appropriate engagement in services outlined in the Individual Service Plan. This duty is performed as needed, about 10% of the time.

7. Facilitate discharge planning and follow-up in transfers to other agencies and community programs, including tracking placement and retention. This duty is performed weekly, about 10% of the time.

8. Adhere to client privacy rights and HIPAA requirements. Maintain compliance with funding and accreditation requirements (i.e., CARF). This duty is performed weekly, about 10% of the time.

9. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License, MVR, and cleared background

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Advanced: Word Processing/Typing Intermediate: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum of 3+ years experience in public service or social services. Bachelor's degree preferred. Willingness to learn and respect the needs of persons with mental illness or a disability Knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience working with ex-prisoners Ability to access department of corrections facilities throughout the designated region as required. Ability to travel throughout the designated region as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four year college degree, plus 3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver's License, MVR, and cleared background

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED

Advanced: Word Processing/Typing Intermediate: Alphanumeric Data Entry, Contact Management, Database, Payroll Systems, Presentation/PowerPoint, Spreadsheet

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minimum of 3+ years experience in public service or social services. Bachelor's degree preferred. Willingness to learn and respect the needs of persons with mental illness or a disability Knowledge of the criminal justice system and experience working with ex-prisoners Ability to access department of corrections facilities throughout the designated region as required. Ability to travel throughout the designated region as required.