Reentry Specialist: Community Corrections #00339

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Richmond, VA

7d • $53,490 - $83,446 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a Central Region position with travel throughout the region. The purpose of this role is to ensure that staff working within the Reentry Programs are performing programming and therapeutic interventions consistent with Evidence Based Practices.

Requirements

• Knowledge of offender re‑entry barriers and initiatives.
• Considerable knowledge of community resources throughout the Commonwealth, public assistance programs (e.g., SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans).
• Knowledge of state and local criminal justice systems and relevant laws governing institutions, Probation and Parole Districts, and release of offenders.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a wide variety of agencies, service providers, and community members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in corrections, and/or working with a variety of organizational units i.e Social Services, Community Service Boards and other agencies that provide supportive services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that staff working within the Reentry Programs are performing programming and therapeutic interventions consistent with Evidence Based Practices.

Benefits

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
• AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed