Correctional Re-entry Coord 1st shift

Cherry Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Cherry Health’s Correctional Residential Re-entry Care Coordinator oversees residents’ day-to-day activities in a residential re-entry facility, providing custody and security oversight while supporting adults transitioning from incarceration back into the community. Working under a Federal Bureau of Prisons contract, the Coordinator maintains facility order, enforces policies, safeguards residents and staff, documents and tracks client activities, facilitates services, and supports residents’ reintegration. The role operates in a 24/7 setting, with the listed first shift running from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday. Attendance at required staff meetings, including monthly RCC and All-Staff meetings, is required. The posting is an evergreen requisition used to develop a candidate pool for ongoing or upcoming needs; an immediate opening may not be available.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• CPR certification, or ability to complete certification within the first week of employment.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Clean driving record for at least five years.
• Strong written communication skills for documentation and incident reporting.
• Effective verbal communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ability to maintain order and structure and work professionally with challenging clients in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to adapt and shift focus between tasks, solve problems, make decisions, and manage time across multiple priorities.
• Computer proficiency, including basic data entry and report generation.
• The essential functions must be performed with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Human Services, or bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Knowledge of or experience in correctional science or adult treatment.
• Previous direct care experience in mental health, substance abuse, or residential correctional programs is highly desirable.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Orient and intake new residents, explaining facility rules and expectations.
• Guide and assist residents with questions, problems, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of residents’ activities and other relevant information, and prepare incident reports.
• Track residents on campus and in the community using headcounts, accountability calls, and GPS tracking.
• Ensure residents sign in and out and monitor resident and visitor traffic.
• Conduct scheduled and random searches of the facility and residents’ belongings.
• Perform urinalysis testing and enforce policies regarding substance use.
• Conduct regular perimeter checks and resident counts throughout the shift.
• Immediately report concerning or atypical events to the supervisor.
• Attend required staff meetings, including monthly RCC and All-Staff meetings.
• Oversee residents’ medication, ensure it is taken as prescribed, and document dosage and time.
• Conduct pat searches and breathalyze residents at sign-in and sign-out or randomly as required.
• Distribute residents’ mail, meals, and transportation tickets.
• Transport residents as needed using company vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the facility and residents’ rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Four weeks of paid time off per year for full-time employees.
• Eight full-day paid holidays and two half-day paid holidays.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match, dollar for dollar up to 5%.
• MET and MESP 529 savings plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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