LOCAL REENTRY COUNCIL COORDINATOR - 40009128 1

Durham County • Durham, NC

7d • $54,312 - $75,000

About The Position

The Local Reentry Council Coordinator manages day-to-day contract compliance for reentry projects and helps implement reentry programs serving selected people with prior convictions. These programs provide interconnected services intended to reduce recidivism. The work is performed in collaboration with the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and the Local Reentry Council. The position works independently under limited supervision, with major activities reported through periodic meetings.

The role coordinates reentry initiatives for the Justice Services Department; serves as a liaison to service providers and associated contracts; supports project data collection, analysis, grant and financial reporting; monitors program deliverables; and conducts client intake and case management. It also prepares reports and presentations for department leadership and community stakeholders, and plans council meetings and community events. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for client activities and community events.

The employee must pass a background check allowing entry into Durham County Detention Center, North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections facilities, and Federal Bureau of Prisons facilities. Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified people with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field, supplemented by two years of progressively responsible experience in social work, counseling, or program management; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Durham County and resources available to justice-involved individuals, with the ability to locate resources and build relationships with providers, churches, nonprofits, and related organizations.
• Considerable knowledge of case management principles and practices and their application to justice-involved individuals.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system in Durham County and applicable laws and regulations.
• Skill in establishing rapport with clients and applying case management techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based platforms including Zoom and MS Teams.
• Proficiency in creating presentations and materials to inform the community about programs and events.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community leaders, criminal justice officials, and service providers.
• Ability to lead a team, facilitate team meetings, provide procedural guidance, and train team members.
• Ability to plan and execute council meetings and community events.
• Ability to operate computer equipment and generate reports and records.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in oral communication and written documents.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Must pass a background check allowing entry into specified detention and corrections facilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison to service providers and associated contracts.
• Assist with data collection and analysis for projects and grant reporting.
• Assist with financial reporting, including invoice preparation and submission.
• Prepare, submit, and present reports to Justice Services Department leadership, the Division of Adult Corrections, local government, local businesses, boards, and committees regarding initiatives, outcomes, and proposals.
• Create and submit monthly reports.
• Monitor timely submission of program deliverables and review invoices, receivables, and vouchers.
• Coordinate all aspects of reentry initiatives for the Justice Services Department.
• Conduct client intakes and provide case management.
• Perform related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level