Transitional Counselor

Osborne Association Inc•New York, NY

10d•$28 - $29•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. We are currently seeking a Transitional Counselor. The Transitional Counselor provides high-quality re-entry services to people returning from NYC jails. This includes assessment, service planning, referrals, case management, group facilitation, and other services as needed. The Transitional Counselor may go into jail facilities or reentry hotels or do other fieldwork. This position maintains progress records and provides written reports and statistics to funding sources and other regulatory agencies. This position will be working hybrid between the office, remotely, and Riker Island This position requires clearance by the New York City Department of Correction. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain Department of Correction (DOC) clearance to work on Rikers Island and/or other applicable facilities operated by the Department of Correction.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Administration, or Human Services; In lieu of a degree, high school diploma or equivalent with two additional years of case management and group facilitation experience in the human services field
Two years of direct care experience in an individual and group setting
Two years of case management and group facilitation experience required
Ability to travel locally
Excellent interpersonal and problem-resolution skills are necessary
Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suite
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines, pay strong attention to detail, and time management skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Ability to take the initiative and drive for results
Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and build strong relationships

Nice To Haves

Experience working in correctional facilities and re-entry settings preferred
Bilingual Spanish speaking individuals are a plus.

Responsibilities

Offer outreach to participants prior to and following discharge to engage them in community-based program services
Provide discharge planning and engagement services inside of NYC jail facilities on Rikers Island or community-based jails
Complete a full psychosocial needs assessment
Develop individual service plans with the participant, identifying specific services and providers for each identified need
Source referrals and applications to obtain identifying documents, benefits and other entitlements, housing, medical care, behavioral health care, employment, education, family services, and services to address other needs that arrive
Provide ongoing case management, contacting participants at least once per week in the first 30 days and at least 2 times per month thereafter
Document all contacts and services as well as assessment, intake, service planning, and referrals in ECM promptly, within 24 hours of service provision
Engage in employment retention services as part of wrap-around case management services to employed participants
Maintain fidelity to evidence-based curricula and cognitive-behavioral interventions
Write and submit court letters indicating the progress of participants in these services as needed
Attend and participate in interdepartmental, subcontractor, and cross-functional meetings to increase awareness of services as needed
Facilitate group services/activities (i.e., Job Readiness, Financial Literacy, Anger Management, Parenting, Relationships, Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention, Creative Writing, etc.) as needed.
Complete admin tasks such as maintaining files, making photocopies, edits, and faxing documents as needed
Attend required training
In-person attendance is required to collaborate with co-workers
Perform other duties as assigned