ReentryWorks Program Coordinator

Osborne Association Inc•City of Newburgh, NY

28d•$68,000 - $73,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Osborne Association serves individuals, families, and communities affected by the criminal justice system. Through our programs, we offer opportunities for people to heal from and repair harm, restore their lives, and thrive. We challenge systems rooted in racism and retribution and fight for policies and practices that promote true safety, justice, and liberation. At Osborne, we are guided by core values and shared beliefs. We honor everyone's capacity to change, celebrate our shared humanity, are united in our pursuit of justice and equity, take all possible steps to keep our commitments and advocate for people and principles with fierce and tenacious determination. ReentryWorks seeks to improve transitional planning and reentry outcomes for individuals leaving state incarceration by assessing their needs and connecting them with appropriate services before their release from NYS prison. We are currently seeking a Program Coordinator to lead our team of ReentryWorks transitional planners. The Program Coordinator supervises Transitional Planners as they create transitional plans for individuals soon-to-be-released from DOCCS custody to NYC and serves as the coordinator between the Transitional Planners, DOCCS staff, and NYC reentry community partners. This role would be based out of our Newburgh office, requiring travel to and work within prisons up to 50 miles from the Newburgh office. In a typical week, the Coordinator spends 1-2 days per week in prisons, 1-2 days per week in the Newburgh office, and the remainder working remotely. Scheduling subject to change. This position requires clearance by the New York State Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS). Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS) clearance to work in facilities operated by the Department of Correction and Community Supervision (DOCCS).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Social Work/Criminal Justice/Social Service related field
A valid NYS driver's license required
Two or more years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of NYC reentry/social service providers and resources
Experience with Google Suite or similar products
Ability to facilitate groups and train others to do so
Proficiency in data management systems
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with different groups, including staff and corrections

Responsibilities

Supervision of a team of Transitional Planners who develop transitional plans based on people’s criminogenic risks and needs, including a wide variety of challenges, such as homelessness, substance misuse, unemployment, and need programming, resources, and referrals to assist in their reentry
Oversight of service delivery in prisons, referral coordination, and Liberation Day transportation
Coordination and collaboration with NYC partner reentry organizations, DOCCS, and MOCJ
Works in partnership with the Program Manager to ensure successful achievement of assigned programs, service goals, and objectives
This role must be able to multitask, travel to the Newburgh office and multiple prisons, and coordinate from different sites, including virtual work.
Must be able to obtain clearance to enter and work in New York State Prisons
May assist with other programming grants as needed.
In person attendance is required to collaborate with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.