Reentry Social Program Specialist (4662-02)

Hamilton County Government • Cincinnati, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Reentry Social Program Specialist here at Hamilton County, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care coordination for clients transitioning from incarceration to community living. This multifaceted position involves engaging community resources, collaborating with service providers and neighborhood organizations, and assessing client needs to identify suitable programs and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or related field
• three (3) years’ experience in a social services capacity with direct emphasis on working with disadvantaged population in corrections or treatment environments using governmental, community, or private support service agencies employing a collaborative manner.
• or equivalent combination of education and experience which evidences an advanced knowledge of accessing social services and governmental, community, or private human support service agencies for the disadvantaged population in corrections or treatment environments.
• Applicants with lived experience welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Educates, assesses, identify, and requests appropriate community, government or private services that could be needed.
• Conducts case review meetings.
• Case management, review, and documentation.
• Recruits and coordinates volunteers and mentors to work with clients as they transition into a pro-social lifestyle.
• Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with clients, volunteers, mentors, and Reentry team members.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• three weeks of vacation in the first year
• immediately being accruing paid sick time
• paid parental leave
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
• Medical
• HRA
• Dental
• Vision
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Free On-Site Parking
• Wellness Incentives
• robust Employee Assistance Program
• access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
• expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level