Reentry Coordinator - Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Reentry Coordinator coordinates and supports reentry services for individuals transitioning from incarceration. The role collaborates with community partners, service providers, and governmental agencies to facilitate access to evidence-informed behavioral health, substance use, recovery, and supportive services, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and harm reduction programs. The position serves as the central point of contact for the local reentry council and DPS, and helps develop strategies and outreach to address the needs of reentry citizens, the community, and the criminal justice system. The position is funded through June 30, 2028. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- One of the following education and experience combinations: a master's degree in criminal justice, mental health, human services, or a related field with experience in justice involvement; a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services, or a related field and two years of criminal justice experience such as corrections, detention services, case management, or reentry program management; or an associate's degree and certification as a prison reentry coach (NCPRC) or reentry workforce certification (NRWC).
- Valid North Carolina driver's license.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws pertaining to county-level incarceration, correctional treatment practices, community resources, and the criminal justice system.
- Sound judgment in routing and emergency situations.
- Ability to maintain effective public relations through community organization, negotiation, mediation, conflict management, and facilitation.
- Ability to inspire community participation and build coalitions.
- Ability to manage a budget, work within budget constraints, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with reentry groups and local service providers, and serve as the central point of contact for the local reentry council and DPS.
- Convene and facilitate reentry council meetings.
- Lead the reentry council in developing strategies and outreach to increase awareness of the needs of reentry citizens, the community, and the criminal justice system.
- Attend programs, agency and community meetings, and conferences as appropriate.
- Work with reentry partners to collect and analyze data.
Benefits
- Employer-paid health insurance with low out-of-pocket costs.
- Retirement pension through the NC Local Government Retirement System.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- 13 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
- New hires start with two vacation and sick days and begin accruing leave immediately.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Employee assistance program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Longevity pay.
- Wellness allowance.
- Prior local and state government years of service count toward vacation accrual rate. Benefits differ for part-time employees.
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