Part-time Reentry Specialist

James City County•Williamsburg, VA

16h•$25

About The Position

Provides evidence-based transitional services to citizens re-entering society from incarceration. Spends significant amount of work hours in the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.

Requirements

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services or related field.
Some experience in reentry, adult probation, criminal justice or related field.
Background investigation, including polygraph
Credential check
Driving record check
Drug test
National criminal/sex offender record check

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the specific services needed to assist the offender successfully transition from jail to the community.
Develop and coordinate the delivery of services with mental health, medical, substance abuse, educational, vocational, employment, housing, probation, social services and other agencies as may be necessary for the successful transition of client.
Serve on the Reentry Council and other relevant reentry teams and their sub-committees as deemed necessary.
Facilitate cognitive therapy groups such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and others.