The Re-entry Assessment Officer for Floyd County Community Corrections is responsible for assessing offenders, ensuring program participants receive appropriate services, and monitoring compliance and measuring progress. This is a two year grant funded position.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assesses offenders to determine level of trauma, substance dependency, mental illness, and legal issues, including conducting Indiana Risk Assessment (IRAS) interviews and evaluates scores to measure risks and needs. Assesses high risk individuals within jails to determine eligibility for correction program. Maintains records of assessment.
• Ensures program participants receive appropriate services, including determining appropriate level of care, referring services, communicating and collaborating with various agencies.
• Monitors program participant compliance and measures progress, including conducting random drug tests and preparing and submitting reports to courts or probation regarding program participants and related assessments.
• Educates program participants in choice consequences, available resources, and how rehabilitation can be successful. Develops and maintains relationships with program participants.
• Maintains records of phone calls and scheduled appointments. Maintains data and referrals.
• Prepares and conducts educational sessions to educate inmates on addiction.
• Attends training programs and continues education to improve quality of service provided.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possession of and ability to maintain required certifications, including Indiana Risk Assessment System (IRAS) and Motivational Interviewing.
• Ability to meet all Department hiring and retention requirements, including passage of a drug test.
• Working knowledge of Department programs and services with ability to maintain and apply knowledge of evidence-based practices, assist in assessment and implementation, and assist clients in meeting program goals.
• Working knowledge of treatment programs and services available to participants from other government, social, and private agencies.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, law enforcement, courts, legal professionals, other correctional facilities, treatment agencies, clients and their families, and the public including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Ability to competently serve the public with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with hostile/violent persons.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.