Community Corrections Specialist

Embrave • Colorado Springs, CO

2d • $0 - $19

About The Position

The Community Corrections Specialist, identified in the description as a Client Support Specialist, provides accountability and continuous supervision of adults in a 24/7 residential community corrections facility. The role monitors residential activities and supports the safety of staff, residents, and facilities while helping enforce facility expectations and applicable compliance standards. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security for staff, residents, and facilities.
• Process client intakes and departures, explain facility rules, complete required paperwork, and inventory client property.
• Enforce Conditions and Expectations guidelines through area and accountability checks, offsite phone checks, and monitoring activity on facility grounds.
• Observe client specimen collection and perform Alco-Sensor tests when clients are suspected of drug or alcohol abuse.
• Conduct random personal and room searches to verify client presence and detect contraband, including searches involving canines.
• Document violations, medical and critical incidents, and positive recognition using the company computer program.
• Monitor medication intake and conduct medication compliance audits to ensure stock accuracy.
• Manage cleanliness of grounds, buildings, and resident rooms, and report repair deficiencies.
• Conduct scheduled monthly evacuation drills.
• Track client movement, log phone calls in a computerized data-entry system, and facilitate and verify resident movement through biometric verification.
• Run daily and weekly reports as needed.
• Comply with Federal, State, and County standards, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), and adhere to Evidence Based Practices and CORE correctional practices.
• Transport clients, including picking up new residents from referral agencies.
• Provide first-responder medical attention, including CPR, first aid, AED, and Narcan administration when applicable.
• Conduct administrative reviews and hearings.
• Act as a liaison among case management, on-call departments, and clients.
• Monitor cameras to supplement staff presence.
• Use de-escalation tactics, problem solving, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to resolve conflict.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays
• Vacation, sick, and personal time
• 401(k), Roth, and traditional plans with a 5% employer match and full vesting after two years
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance
• Medical ICHRA plans, dental, and vision
• Employer-paid life insurance for employees and dependents
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital, identity theft, and legal support benefits
• Shift differentials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED