Re-Entry Specialist - Tri-County

Job Description

Job Description

Responsible for recruitment, information and referral to resources for ex-offenders. Maintaining contact with clients in the community in an effort to offer support and guidance and linking clients with needed services to promote employment, treatment, and housing.

Scope of Duties :

• Recruit clients to participate in program including visiting the county jail to interview prospective clients.
• Complete intake interviews with clients and secure program participation agreements.
• Assist clients apply for social entitlements such as GA, TANF, etc. when appropriate.
• Link homeless clients to housing.
• Monitor and document client progress.
• Assess client needs and work with client to develop goals.
• Update service plan with client input.
• Provide motivational support to clients in program and maintain support throughout participation.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients as required.
• Identify and / or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
• Facilitate scheduled workshops / programs / groups addressing client's needs.
• Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients.
• Participate in required internal / external meetings.
• Complete all required reports, data collection and other documentation.
• Interact with all clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADA Essential Functions :