Correctional Re-Entry Coordinator - 16 hr

Cherry Health • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Coordinator, Residential Care oversees residents’ day-to-day activities in a residential re-entry facility and provides custody and security oversight to individuals returning to the community after incarceration. The role maintains order, enforces facility policies, and supports residents’ safety and well-being while documenting and tracking activities, facilitating services, and assisting with reintegration.

This part-time position is 16 hours per week, working Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Due to contractual obligations with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, applicants must identify as male. The client population served is adults.

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 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.
• Computer proficiency, including basic data entry and report generation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Time-management skills to handle multiple priorities.
• Applicants must identify as male due to contractual obligations with the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Human Services, or a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Knowledge 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 accurate documentation of client activities and other 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 facility traffic involving clients and visitors.
• Conduct scheduled and random searches of the facility and client belongings.
• Perform urinalysis testing and enforce policies regarding substance use.
• 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, confirm they take it as prescribed, and document dosage and time taken.
• 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 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 matching dollar-for-dollar up to 5%.
• MET and MESP 529 savings plans.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

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