REENTRY COORDINATOR

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a driven leader to join our Community Reentry team as the Reentry Coordinator. This position provides management of general reentry services to inmates, manages ADCRR’s reentry-related programs and services to prisons and reentry centers statewide, and maintains the Reentry Resource database. Instructs correctional staff in best case management practices and delivery, recommends revisions to reentry-related policies, identifies release needs of offenders, and seeks avenues to meet these needs from both public and private sectors. In addition, this position assists Correctional Officer IIIs and Community Supervision Officers in identifying resources for particularly hard-to-place offenders.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Coaching and training
• Organizational and vision management
• Continuous improvement principles and techniques
• Program development and implementation
• Operate a computer, laptop and associated office software
• Evaluate effective programs in a correctional and Reentry setting
• Develop, track and implement projects strategically
• Lead and mentor staff
• Develop effective management systems and practices
• Must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license
• Complete all required training
• Successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks
• Maintain acceptable driving records
• Take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter
• Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in reentry services and correctional community program delivery

Responsibilities

• Provides overall management of reentry-related services and activities provided by prisons and community staff statewide
• Meets with community stakeholders, non-profit organizations and faith-based communities to educate them on released offender needs
• Assists entities with developing and implementing programming necessary for community reentry
• Attends community-based conferences and planning meetings
• Ensures reentry services are developed and provided by ADCRR staff to create the best possible transition outcomes for inmates and offenders
• Conducts reentry-specific information sessions and classes with inmates
• Consults with ADCRR staff and inmate family members regarding difficult placement cases and makes referrals to appropriate community services and placements
• Conducts trainings and mentors staff under supervision regarding release planning and general case management strategies
• Identifies resources and updates the Reentry Resource Center
• Creates and distributes monthly newsletters to ADCRR staff highlighting available resources in the community
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Benefits

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree