Community Access & Home Detention Coordinator (3392)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Waco, TX

1d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Schedule/Hours: Day shift, full-time 40 hours This position is responsible for: Identifies and monitors community access of clients according to the directives of the Program Review Team, including clients in the Home Detention component.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or other two-year college or technical school degree in behavior science, counseling, social services, or a related field, AND One year experience performing social services assistance, OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Valid State Drivers License
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.
Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to operate various general office equipment including a telephone, computer, and adding machine.
Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions and work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

Once ready for home detention program, informs family and inmate of rules and regulations for programs; makes employment site visits and weekly home visits to monitor compliance with program.
Assists clients identified as eligible for the Home Detention program with release planning and required documents in a timely fashion to ensure approval of the placement in advance of the anticipated placement date.
Coordinates the Job Search/Job Approval documents for a change in employment after placement in the Home Detention program, if needed; ensures current work and/or appointment schedules are in the Home Detention logbook, making revisions as needed.
Conducts bi-weekly progress reviews of Home Detention participants and documents same.
Conducts home and work visits to all Home Detention participants on a weekly schedule, unless authorized in writing from the CCM for reduction in visits; prepares proper request forms for reduction in visits for the Director to approve and submit to the CCM for final approval.
Monitors accountability calls and required visits to the RRC facility by Home Detention participants; reviews and copies for the resident files all monthly phone bills for those on Home Detention and residents eligible for Level 4 weekend passes.
Schedules and monitors UA’s and alcohol testing for all Home Detention participants in coordination with Residential Aide.