Community Transition Center Reentry Specialist

Ada County•Boise, ID

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Reentry Specialist to work with participants at the Community Transition Center (CTC), a 108-bed facility serving individuals in Community Transition and Scheduled Sentence programs. These alternative sentencing programs allow people to serve court-ordered time while maintaining employment, accessing services, and preserving positive community connections. They promote accountability and successful reentry while helping reduce reliance on traditional incarceration. The Reentry Specialist helps participants prepare for transitions into the community by developing individualized case plans, connecting them with employment, treatment, housing, and other resources, addressing barriers, and building skills for long-term success. The role works with Reentry Specialists, Deputies, courts, employers, treatment providers, and community partners to support participants, the criminal justice system, and public safety. Work is performed primarily in an office environment and may require entering a secured facility. The role involves complex, sensitive, and varied work under general direction, with discretion and independent judgment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position is designated safety sensitive and is subject to random drug testing. Applicants must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph, credit check, and background investigation.

Requirements

Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph, credit check, and background investigation.
Must be able to perform primary job responsibilities satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The position is safety sensitive and the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to function in a general office environment.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to manage a caseload, documentation, deadlines, and competing priorities, and to use independent judgment and initiative.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience with case management and developing individualized transition or case plans.
Knowledge of rehabilitation, treatment, and community-based resources.
Workforce development experience or certification.
Experience with Interactive Journaling or similar evidence-based programming.
Experience facilitating groups.
Experience in case management, reentry, corrections, workforce development, behavioral health, or human services is helpful.

Responsibilities

Identify individuals who may be eligible for Community Transition Center programs.
Welcome new participants and facilitate program orientations.
Coordinate participant transitions into court-approved Alternative Sentencing programs.
Develop individualized case and transition plans based on participant needs and barriers.
Help participants obtain and maintain employment through job-search support and guidance.
Connect participants with treatment, housing, employment, and other community resources.
Build relationships with employers, courts, treatment providers, and community partners.
Monitor participant progress, compliance, and barriers to success.
Coach participants through challenges and help them work toward their goals.
Prepare accurate and timely court documents, affidavits, and status updates.
Address participant requests, concerns, grievances, and program needs.
Facilitate educational classes, including Active Behavioral Change (ABC), Substance Abuse Program (SAP), and Workforce Readiness (WFR).
Collaborate with the CTC team to promote accountability, successful reentry, and public safety.