Reentry Case Manager Part-Time
About The Position
The Orange County Criminal Justice Resource Department has an opening for a time-limited, part-time Reentry Case Manager. The work involves the primary responsibility for a caseload of clients returning to their community from prison, jail, and/or probation/parole as well as individuals with a criminal history in need of services as they face barriers to their successful reentry. This position will assist clients in making a successful transition back into the community and will coordinate the delivery of services to support the client's reentry based on assessed needs. Position will also provide guidance and support, enhance client participation in the planning process, develop a plan of action, monitor client progress, and ensure the continuity of services before and after release. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Local Reentry Council Coordinator with some leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding client needs and requests. Supervision is not an assignment of this classification. Does related work as required. This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. A background check is required, but please note that there is a preference for applicants that have experienced incarceration and/or reentry.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or a closely related field; OR Possession of a High School Diploma or GED AND two (2) years of human services work experience in the area of case management, peer support or advocacy experience for individuals facing barriers to reentry, or counseling for justice-involved populations.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina is required.
- All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a background check.
- All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of a pre-employment drug test.
- Candidate must demonstrate the willingness to advocate for individuals facing barriers to reentry and have an interest in reentry work and a commitment to supporting individuals who have been formerly incarcerated or face barriers due to criminal records.
Nice To Haves
- Preference for applicants that have experienced incarceration and/or reentry.
- Justice-involved individuals who have been directly impacted by incarceration are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibility for a caseload of clients returning to their community from prison, jail, and/or probation/parole as well as individuals with a criminal history in need of services as they face barriers to their successful reentry.
- Assist clients in making a successful transition back into the community.
- Coordinate the delivery of services to support the client's reentry based on assessed needs.
- Provide guidance and support.
- Enhance client participation in the planning process.
- Develop a plan of action.
- Monitor client progress.
- Ensure the continuity of services before and after release.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
