Re-Entry Specialist
About The Position
People Incorporated is seeking a Re-Entry Specialist to provide comprehensive re-entry services to participants enrolled in People Inc. reentry programs. The position is stationed in Abingdon, Virginia and works within state, local, and regional correctional facilities. The specialist oversees re-entry programming, from intake and eligibility determination through assessment, individualized service planning, barrier identification, referrals, supportive services, and progress monitoring. The role also includes delivering cognitive skills and work-readiness training, documenting services and outcomes in the EmpowOR database, maintaining case records, ensuring compliance with grant and program requirements, and assisting with program reporting and performance tracking. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week. People Incorporated describes itself as an organization committed to improving the lives of those it serves and building futures and realizing dreams for clients and the community. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program and a smoke- and drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a Human Services field of study.
- Two years of experience working in a Probation Department or Court Services Unit, or providing services to hard-to-serve clients.
- Willingness to work within state, local, and regional correctional facilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct participant intake and determine eligibility.
- Assess participants and develop individualized service plans.
- Identify barriers that may affect successful re-entry and achievement of participant goals.
- Deliver cognitive skills and work-readiness training.
- Coordinate referrals and wraparound services.
- Provide supportive services based on individual participant needs.
- Document participant activities, services, progress, and outcomes in the EmpowOR database.
- Monitor participant progress toward established goals.
- Ensure compliance with grant and program requirements.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records.
- Assist with required programmatic reporting and performance tracking.
- Work within state, local, and regional correctional facilities.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Accident plan
- Critical illness plan
- Hospital indemnity plan
- 15 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
