Community Reentry Coordinator

Weber County•Ogden, UT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the Justice Programs Supervisor, provides targeted case management, resource education, reentry planning, and coordination of services to individuals incarcerated at the correctional facility preparing for release back into the community. This includes connecting individuals with treatment services, housing, employment, healthcare coverage, and other critical support systems necessary to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
Specialized work experience in social services, corrections, addiction treatment, mental health case management, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license.
Social Services Worker (SSW) License and/or Certification in Targeted Case Management from the Utah Department of Substance Use and Mental Health, or the ability and willingness to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.
Considerable knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health, and the criminal justice system.
Working knowledge of community resources and systems including housing, employment, health care, treatment/recovery services, etc.
Knowledge of evidence-based reentry strategies, risk-reduction techniques, and how criminogenic needs and risk factors influence recidivism.
Ability to work collaboratively with incarcerated individuals, justice system staff, and external service providers.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
Ability to present and communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team approach.
Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviors and crisis situations using trauma-informed and client-centered approaches.
Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
Must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family studies, business, public administration, or a related field strongly preferred.
Work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preference for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field of Human Services.
Relevant experience in the addiction, mental health, and/or criminal justice fields.
Previous experience working in a correctional facility, addiction treatment, or reentry services is strongly preferred.
The role may require occasional travel to community service providers or off-site meetings.
Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

Responsibilities

Conduct needs assessment and develop comprehensive reentry plans in collaboration with inmates that include specific goals and measurable outcomes to support reintegration into the community.
Collaborate with the client to identify needs relevant to ongoing access to medications, addiction counseling and treatment, and components for successful reentry and develop a reentry plan with established goals and objectives.
Identify and coordinate access to community resources related to mental health, substance use treatment, healthcare coverage, housing, employment, education, transportation, and social services.
Provide education regarding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and alcohol use disorder (MAUD), and coordinate access to treatment services both pre- and post-release.
Utilizes any and all screening and assessment information available to evaluate risk factors and criminogenic needs to guide case management and community reentry planning.
Maintains accurate, timely, and complete case documentation in accordance with department policy, grant requirements, and applicable laws.
Provides ongoing assessment and modifies service(s) provided using best practice modalities.
Provides transportation post-release to treatment, recovery residences, and appointments to ensure connections to care.
Provides follow-up support post-release to ensure continuity of care and assist with overcoming barriers to successful reentry.
Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case consultations with correctional, clinical, and community-based partners.
Assists in the development and maintenance of partnerships with local treatment providers, housing organizations, workforce development programs, and other community stakeholders.
Develops and carries out programs and services in fidelity with state, agency, and/or contract requirements.
Remains current on best practices in reentry programming and participates in continuing education and required training.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.