Transitional Planner I

Osborne Association Inc•City of Newburgh, NY

60d•$26 - $28•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 seeking a Transitional Planner I to join our ReentryWorks unit. ReentryWorks seeks to improve reentry outcomes for people returning to NYC by assessing their specialized needs and connecting them with appropriate services prior to their release from NYS prisons. This role would assist with the connection to NYC services, including logistical support for release days, and by providing release day transportation for individuals released within the Hudson Valley and transporting them to NYC. This role is based in our Newburgh office but would be a full time, hybrid work schedule, with 1-2 days per week, picking up participants from a nearby NYS prison and transporting them to NYC, 2 days in our Newburgh office, and the rest remote work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent with at least one year of experience in social service, case management, or customer service
Valid New York State Driver’s License and clean driving record
Ability to communicate effectively with strong attention to detail, time management, and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions
Ability to travel to prisons within the Hudson Valley
Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Have an understanding of the criminal justice environment

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate with community service providers, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and participant family members to finalize the transitional plan and make necessary referrals with actual appointments in the community
Assist in drafting comprehensive transitional plans for participants
On release day, assist participants with release day logistics and troubleshooting, including being available Monday to Thursday, 8am-4pm for family members, DOCCS, Criminal Justice Transitional Network providers, or others calling for assistance with a participants' release
Transport participants from prison to their respective residences or program in New York City
Provide transportation of participants, staff, or materials to programs, trainings, other offices, etc., as needed
Provide motivational interviewing with participants as needed
Manage the ReentryWorks vehicle and arrange maintenance as needed
In person attendance is required for collaboration with coworkers
Schedule is subject to change with or without notice
Perform other duties as assigned