Correctional Re-entry Coord 3rd shift

Cherry Health • Detroit, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Health provides Person Centered Reentry Services to individuals transitioning from closed custody correctional facilities. Operating under a contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), these services are available at our Community Treatment Center (CTC) in Detroit and Community Alternatives Program (CAP) in Grand Rapids. We offer 24-hour residential treatment in a structured environment with individual and group counseling to address behavioral health, employment, education, housing, and other reentry needs. This role is a 3rd shift position in a 24/7 residential re-entry setting. As a Correctional Residential Re-entry Care Coordinator, you will play a vital operational and supportive role, balancing facility safety and accountability with hands-on resident support to help individuals successfully transition back into the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid MI driver’s license is required.
• CPR certification required or must be completed within the first week of employment.
• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• Must have a clean driving record for at least 5 years.
• Strong sense of order and discipline.
• Ability to work professionally with challenging clients in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer use.

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.

Responsibilities

• Orient and intake all new residents, ensuring they are informed of facility rules and expectations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to clients with questions, problems, and concerns.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of client activities and other relevant information.
• Monitor and track client activities both on campus and in the community using headcounts, accountability calls, and GPS tracking.
• Ensure all residents sign in and out of the facility and monitor traffic of clients and visitors.
• Conduct random and scheduled searches of both the facility and client belongings.
• Perform urinalysis testing and enforce policies regarding substance use.
• Conduct perimeter checks and client counts regularly throughout the shift.
• Report any concerning or atypical events immediately to the supervisor.
• Attend all required staff meetings, including Monthly RCC and All Staff Meetings.
• Oversee residents’ medication, ensuring they take it as prescribed, and document the dosage and time taken.
• Perform pat searches and breathalyze residents when they sign in and 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 within 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
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays (8 full day paid holidays and 2 half day paid holidays)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match
• 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