Re-Entry Coach, Women's Correctional Intervention Program

Lutheran Social Service • Rapid City, SD

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About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) is seeking a Re-Entry Coach for its Intermediate Corrections Intervention Program (ICIP), which provides trauma-informed residential services and community-based support to women transitioning from incarceration. The coach helps participants identify strengths, overcome barriers, develop healthy coping skills, and connect with resources that support long-term success. Through individualized coaching, case planning, and collaboration with community partners, the role supports participants’ stability in areas including housing, employment, mental health, recovery, and life skills.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday. The role requires professionalism, reliability, attention to detail, strong boundaries, and a genuine desire to help others achieve positive change. Compensation is non-exempt and dependent on experience and qualifications. The position may be eligible for a $600 sign-on bonus; the posting states that the hiring bonus is available to external candidates only.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus one year of experience working in a human service environment, or an equivalent combination of higher education and experience.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status.
• Successfully complete all agency background checks, including checks for criminal convictions involving behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with justice-involved individuals.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.
• Experience in adult case management.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and develop individualized case plans.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support in housing, employment, transportation, budgeting, and life skills.
• Coordinate and connect clients with community resources and supportive services.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and their supervising officers.
• Facilitate evidence-based programming and skill-building activities.
• Collaborate with community partners and participate in outreach efforts.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and detailed documentation in required databases and systems.
• Track outcomes and ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Uphold professional boundaries and ethical standards when working with clients.
• Represent LSS positively and professionally in the community.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus for external candidates only; eligibility may depend on the position and applicable terms.
• PTO time frontload of up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees.
• Eight paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 3% match.
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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