Community Reentry Coordinator

About the role

Under the general guidance of the Justice Programs Supervisor, this grant-funded position provides targeted case management, resource education, reentry planning, and coordination of services to individuals incarcerated at the correctional facility preparing for release back into the community. The role connects individuals with treatment services, housing, employment, healthcare coverage, and other critical support systems to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments and develop comprehensive reentry plans with incarcerated individuals, including specific goals and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with clients to identify needs related to medications, addiction counseling and treatment, and successful reentry; establish goals and objectives in a reentry plan.
• Identify and coordinate access to community resources for mental health, substance use treatment, healthcare coverage, housing, employment, education, transportation, and social services.
• Provide education on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and alcohol use disorder (MAUD), and coordinate access to treatment services pre- and post-release.
• Evaluate risk factors and criminogenic needs using available screening and assessment information to guide case management and reentry planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete case documentation in accordance with department policy, grant requirements, and applicable laws.
• Provide ongoing assessment and modify services using best practice modalities.
• Arrange transportation post-release to treatment, recovery residences, and appointments to ensure connections to care.
• Provide follow-up support post-release to ensure continuity of care and assist with overcoming barriers to successful reentry.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case consultations with correctional, clinical, and community-based partners.
• Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with local treatment providers, housing organizations, workforce development programs, and other community stakeholders.
• Develop and carry out programs and services in fidelity with state, agency, and/or contract requirements.
• Stay current on best practices in reentry programming and participate in continuing education and required training.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, family studies, business, public administration, or a related field strongly preferred; specialized work experience in social services, corrections, addiction treatment, mental health case management, or a related field may be considered in lieu of a degree on a year-for-year basis.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health, and the criminal justice system.
• Working knowledge of community resources including housing, employment, healthcare, treatment/recovery services, and evidence-based reentry strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with incarcerated individuals, justice system staff, and external service providers.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks; present and communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team; maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to respond effectively to challenging behaviors and crisis situations using trauma-informed and client-centered approaches.
• Cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Social Services Worker (SSW) License and/or Certification in Targeted Case Management from the Utah Department of Substance Use and Mental Health, or the ability and willingness to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field of Human Services.
• Relevant experience in addiction, mental health, and/or criminal justice fields.
• Previous experience working in a correctional facility, addiction treatment, or reentry services.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement and 401k match.
• Sick and vacation leave.
• Short-term disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
• Parental and maternity leave.

Pay

$28.43 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time, grant-funded position.

Physical Demands

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a correctional facility and in community settings. Noise level is usually quiet to moderate. Role involves interaction with incarcerated individuals and may include exposure to stressful situations. All work conducted in accordance with safety procedures and agency policies.