Correctional Re-entry Coord 1st shift

Cherry Health • Detroit, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Health is proactively building a candidate pool for Correctional Residential Re-entry Care Coordinators. The role oversees residents’ day-to-day activities in a residential re-entry facility operating under a Federal Bureau of Prisons contract. Coordinators provide custody and security oversight while supporting adults as they transition from incarceration into the community. The work balances safety, accountability, facility rules, and resident support, including helping residents navigate services and their reintegration process.

The position operates in a 24/7 residential setting. The listed first shift is 7:30 AM–3:30 PM, with shift availability spanning Sunday through Saturday. Attendance at required staff meetings, including monthly RCC and All-Staff meetings, is required. The position is based in Michigan and requires a valid Michigan driver’s license. The role may include transporting residents in company vehicles.

Cherry Health is a Michigan-based Federally Qualified Health Center serving six counties at 20 locations with more than 800 health care professionals. It provides comprehensive health services to underserved communities. The organization’s mission is to improve health and wellness through comprehensive primary and behavioral health care and to encourage access for underserved people.

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 incident reports and documentation.
• Effective verbal communication skills, including de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to use computers for basic data entry and report generation.
• Ability to maintain order and structure in a residential setting and work professionally with challenging clients in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Adaptability, problem-solving and decision-making ability, and time-management skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without accommodations.
• Previous direct-care experience in mental health, substance abuse, or residential correctional programs is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Human Services.
• 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, explaining facility rules and expectations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to residents with questions, problems, and concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of resident activities and relevant information.
• Track residents on campus and in the community using headcounts, accountability calls, and GPS tracking.
• Ensure residents sign in and out and monitor the movement of clients and visitors.
• Conduct random and scheduled 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 a 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 needed using company vehicles.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the facility and residents’ rooms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps 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 dollar-for-dollar match 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