Reentry Coordinator

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet • Henderson, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Reentry Coordinator works within the Department of Corrections’ Division of Reentry Services to support justice-involved individuals as they prepare to reenter society. The position draws on community resources and partners to create individualized reentry plans and provide resources, support, and programming that promote successful reintegration into the community.

The coordinator supports and case manages individuals in reentry efforts, facilitates programs, and serves as a liaison among correctional institutions, jails, probation and parole, community partners, and local employers. The role also involves analyzing program data, preparing status reports, reviewing procedures, and supervising reentry staff in community and institutional settings.

The position works primarily in an office setting. Travel may be required within the region and to the Department of Corrections Central Office in Frankfort. The role has an initial and promotional probationary period of six months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university, or qualifying experience substituted year for year.
• Two years of professional experience in a corrections, law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice, social work, or related operation or program, subject to the stated education and experience substitution provisions.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must maintain any required licenses, certifications, or other credentials for the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Project management experience.
• Broad knowledge of technology.

Responsibilities

• Support offenders in reentry efforts in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Facilitate reentry programs for the justice-involved population.
• Attend and participate in local reentry council meetings.
• Lead reentry initiatives and act as a liaison for institutions, jails, probation and parole, and the justice-involved population.
• Maintain communication with the Division of Reentry and community partners, including local employers.
• Analyze program statistical data and create comprehensive status reports.
• Evaluate and edit current procedures and practices to incorporate reentry initiatives.
• Supervise reentry staff in the community and institutions.
• Case manage the justice-involved population to promote employment and individual success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time