Correctional Re-Entry Coordinator - 16 hr

Cherry Health•Grand Rapids, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Health provides person-centered reentry services to people transitioning from correctional facilities, supporting their reintegration into the community. Services include residential treatment, counseling, and help addressing health and behavioral health needs, employment, education, housing, and community connections. The Coordinator, Residential Care oversees residents’ day-to-day activities at a residential re-entry facility. The role provides custody and security oversight, maintains order, enforces facility policies, and supports residents’ safety and well-being. The coordinator documents and tracks activities, facilitates services, and assists residents in their reintegration. This part-time position works 16 hours per week on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Due to contractual obligations with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, applicants must identify as male.

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 and a clean driving record for at least five years.
Strong sense of order and discipline and ability to maintain structure in a residential setting.
Ability to work professionally with challenging clients in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Ability to adapt and shift focus efficiently between tasks.
Strong written communication skills for incident reporting and documentation.
Effective verbal communication skills, including de-escalation techniques.
Proficiency using computers, including basic data entry and report generation.
Problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
Must identify as male due to contractual obligations with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

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 clients with questions, problems, and concerns.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of client activities and relevant information.
Monitor and track client activities on campus and in the community using headcounts, accountability calls, and GPS tracking.
Ensure residents sign in and out and monitor client and visitor traffic.
Conduct random and scheduled searches of the facility and clients’ belongings.
Perform urinalysis testing and enforce substance-use policies.
Conduct regular perimeter checks and client 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.
Perform pat searches and breathalyze residents at sign-in and sign-out or randomly as required.
Distribute mail, meals, and transportation tickets to residents.
Transport residents as necessary using company vehicles.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards 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.
Paid time off; four weeks 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 up to 5%.
MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans.
Pet insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.

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