Transitional Planner II

Osborne Association Inc•City of Newburgh, NY

40d•$30 - $31•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. We are seeking a Transitional Planner II 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 be based in our Newburgh office but would have a hybrid work schedule: 1-2 days per week in a nearby NYS prison (within ~35 miles), 1-2 days in our Newburgh office, and the rest remote work. Remote schedules are subject to change with or without notice. 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

Associate’s Degree in Human Services; in lieu of degree, high school diploma or equivalent with three years of case management experience.
1-year case management experience
Experience working with the formerly incarcerated population
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have reliable transportation to travel to local NYS prisons required
Have an understanding of the criminal justice environment
General knowledge of NYC, reentry/social services providers, or resources
Superior organizational and time-management skills
Strengths-based case management expertise, particularly motivational interviewing, is a plus
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional assessment and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail
Bilingual Spanish is preferred
Proficiency in Google Suite and related software
Ability to work within a team

Nice To Haves

Strengths-based case management expertise, particularly motivational interviewing, is a plus
Bilingual Spanish is preferred

Responsibilities

Must be able to commute to various prisons throughout the upstate area to provide reentry services
Communicate with DOCCS staff regarding eligible participants, scheduling callouts/teleconferences, and transitional plans
Using motivational interviewing, interview participants, assess their reentry service needs, and draft comprehensive transitional plans with participants
Evaluate participant needs and match them to services offered by provider networks, provide referrals to outside networks/providers as needed
Maintain accurate progress notes and other service entries in a timely manner
Coordinate with community service providers, DOCCS, and participant family members to finalize the transitional plan and make necessary referrals with actual appointments in the community
Assist with release day logistics, which may include picking up participants from the prison and taking them to their residence as needed
Responsible for having reliable transportation to travel to local NYS prisons and transport participants as needed
Perform other duties as requested