Re-Entry Care Coordinator

Easterseals•New York, NY

2d•$28 - $30

About The Position

As Re-Entry Care Coordinator for The Women’s Project (TWP), you will deliver a range of hands-on support to assist and coordinate care for justice-involved women from point of detention through successful re-entry in the community, employing a trauma-informed, culturally relevant, person-centered approach. You will be a strong advocate and support participants with building plans toward achieving holistic wellness, economic stability, and strong community support.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Public Health or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Flexibility to regularly travel within the five boroughs as well as some out-of-the-area travel on occasion.
Experience providing services to those impacted by the criminal legal system, trauma survivors, and/or people with behavioral health needs.
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills and ability to communicate with a variety of audiences.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced (and at times) stressful environment.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethical practice.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s degree in the above fields or a related credential (e.g., CASAC) preferred, but not required.
Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.
Experience working in the New York City social service landscape (preferred).
Demonstrated knowledge of: Principles of culturally relevant, trauma-informed care. Criminal legal system (preferred). Motivational interviewing (preferred). Behavioral health planning (preferred). Re-entry services, with a focus on New York City (preferred). Supportive and permanent housing (preferred) Educational and workforce development (preferred)

Responsibilities

Coordinate care for women from point of detention through successful re-entry in the community, employing a trauma-informed, culturally relevant, person-centered approach.
Monitor individual outcomes of participants against goals laid out in individualized service plans.
Act as the primary point of contact for a caseload of 10-15 women. Maintain ongoing contact with other agencies involved in individual cases and provide advocacy as needed.
Provide clinically-informed individual and group support with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality. Provide crisis intervention and engage in safety planning on an as needed basis.
Connect participants to appropriate agencies for ongoing services, supporting and advocating as necessary. Connect participants to immediate and/or long-term resources for food, clothing, shelter and medical or behavioral healthcare. Connect participants to job training, educational resources, and employment services as needed.
Provide court support, including preparation of written court updates and in-person appearances. Visit participants in jails and state prisons, on occasion. Assist in accessing prescribed medication upon release from jail and in the community, as needed or requested.
Participate in weekly staff meetings, weekly case reviews, participant events, and professional development trainings.
Facilitate communication with legal teams, the Court, government agencies, and other community partners.
Maintain thorough and precise case notes and records. Fulfill the Project’s and/or funders’ documentation requirements, which may include but are not limited to progress notes, termination and transition plan summaries, data collection, and/or other relevant reports.