Job Description
Performs social work, mobility case management, and employment services to pre-release and post-release individuals transitioning back into the community. The coach will assist individuals housed in the Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center and other prisons as assigned. This position will provide supportive services including counseling to guide the individuals and their families from pre-release to post-release life.
Requirements
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE
- Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Rehabilitative Counseling, or closely related field and a minimum of one year of experience in providing intake, outreach and coach management / coaching activities. Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) skills beneficial.
- Knowledge of statewide reentry services and community providers.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, evidence-based practices, and gender responsive principals.
- Demonstrated experience / work history working with corrections or re-entry field, mental health and / or substance abuse programs.
- Must possess experience working with public housing residents. TANF and VIEW experience preferred.
- Expertise in MS Office-Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Must possess and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license
- Criminal record check, driving record and credit report required for employment
- Adept at networking, building relationships, and community engagement
Ability to work across the organization to deliver solutions that meet internal and external objectives
Benefits
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include :
Paid Time Off :o 10 days of annual leave per year (accrued bi-weekly) for the first five years
o Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
o 1 paid day off annually for your birthday
o 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays
Health & Wellness :o Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
o HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
o Coverage begins the first of the month after hire
o Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
Retirement :o 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service
Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS :
A Bachelors' Degree in Social work, Counseling, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology and or related field.Extensive work experience in crisis intervention will be helpful.Individual must have knowledge of skills and abilities needed to perform the assigned functions.Must be knowledgeable of family situations as they relate to diverse ethnic cultural, religious and environmental backgrounds; able to work with a diverse population.Must display sensitivity and respect for individuals with varying socioeconomic, cultural, racial, ethnic, religious and environmental backgrounds.Must possess training and experience in fields related to social human or family services, psychology and dealing with a diverse population.Experience in Human ServicesMust possess good oral and written communication skills.Must have valid Virginia Driver's License.Must have reliable transportation.