Correctional Re-entry Coord 2nd shift

Cherry Health • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Cherry Health provides person-centered re-entry services for individuals transitioning from correctional facilities. Services are delivered in structured, 24-hour residential settings and support residents’ health, behavioral health, employment, education, housing, and community connections as they reintegrate.

The Correctional Residential Re-entry Care Coordinator oversees residents’ day-to-day activities and provides custody, security, and practical support in a residential re-entry facility operating under a Federal Bureau of Prisons contract. The role maintains order and safety while helping residents navigate facility expectations and re-entry services. The position is scheduled for the second shift, 3:00 PM–11:30 PM, with shift availability spanning Sunday through Saturday. Attendance at monthly All-Staff meetings is required under FBOP contract guidelines. This is an evergreen requisition for an ongoing or upcoming hiring need; there may not be an immediate opening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification, or ability to complete certification within the first week of employment.
• Strong written communication skills for incident reporting and documentation.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to use computers for basic data entry and report generation.
• Ability to work professionally with challenging clients in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain order and structure and adapt efficiently between tasks.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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 new residents and explain facility rules and expectations.
• Provide residents with guidance and assistance with questions, problems, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident activities and other relevant information, including incident reports.
• Monitor and track resident activities on campus and in the community through 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.
• 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.
• 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 matching 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