Virtual Interview Day for Residential Re-Entry Specialists at Drapelick Center
About The Position
Drapelick Center, a Community Solutions, Inc. adult residential re-entry program in Bloomfield, Connecticut, is hiring Residential Re-Entry Specialists for various shifts. The role supports adults on parole as they work to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities. Specialists work with team members to develop and implement individualized resident plans, provide ongoing support and guidance, and maintain accurate records of residents’ progress and behavior. The position calls for strong communication, problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills, as well as the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations. Candidates must report 15 minutes before their scheduled shift for shift change and may be required to stay later. Shifts include full-time, part-time, and per-diem options; shift differentials may apply. The listed starting wage is $21.45 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma and four years of experience in the social service or criminal justice field; education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one-year-for-one-year basis.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to report 15 minutes before the shift for shift change and potentially stay later.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in the social service or criminal justice field preferred.
- Experience with a youth population preferred.
Responsibilities
- Report to work 15 minutes before the scheduled shift and provide updates about client issues and incidents.
- Conduct urinalysis and secure urine samples from same-sex clients, completing required paperwork and electronic documentation.
- Verify physical items passed between shifts and ensure facility keys are secure.
- Conduct employment, job-search, and home-confinement spot checks during each shift.
- Conduct assigned common-area, room, and perimeter searches and document results.
- Conduct and document pat/pocket searches of clients entering the facility; confiscate contraband and complete incident reports.
- Complete and document house counts every hour from midnight to 8:00 a.m. and every two hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
- Conduct monthly emergency drills.
- Supervise client visitation and sign visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
- Complete intake for new arrivals before the end of the shift and facilitate client orientation as assigned.
- Facilitate client movement into and out of the facility.
- Monitor clients’ self-administration of medication.
- Work with team members to develop and implement individualized resident plans, provide ongoing support and guidance, and maintain accurate records of resident progress and behavior.
Benefits
- Full-time positions: Two weeks of vacation during the first year, increasing to three weeks after one year; seven days of sick time; and four floating holidays.
- Full-time positions: Medical, dental, and voluntary vision plans; FSA; short-term disability; accident insurance; hospital coverage; life insurance; and AD&D options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with automatic enrollment and a 100% company match up to 4% for full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions.
- Full-time positions: Tuition reimbursement after one year, ongoing training, and opportunities for certification.
- Business-related mileage reimbursement at the current IRS rate.
- Part-time positions: Prorated floating holiday, vacation, and sick time for schedules of 20 or more hours, plus ongoing training.
- Per-diem positions: Ongoing training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
