DOC Re-Entry Services Coordinator
Pathways Vermont provides community-based mental health services and collaborative learning that centers people as the experts of their own lives. We strengthen our communities and the system of care by elevating the voices of lived experience. Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people interested in providing supportive social services to Vermonters including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.
Location: In Person (Rutland County VT). Available Positions: 1. Supervisor: Regional Re-Entry Services Team Lead.
About the role
The Re-entry Services Coordinator works with individuals who are transitioning from incarceration to the community or are being supervised in the community by the Vermont Department of Corrections. The role of the Re-Entry Service Coordinator is to provide community based supports that are designed to promote the acquisition of life skills and access to resources which will support inclusion in the community and lead to permanent housing.
Responsibilities
- Engage in relationship building/rapport building with clients and provide services with a client centered, strengths-based approach.
- Provide one to one support and counseling on life skills, tenancy skills, budgeting skills, housekeeping, skills.
- Assist clients in navigating the housing path including housing search and applications, viewing available units, understanding lease agreements and tenant rights and responsibilities, assistance with moving in, etc.
- Educate, inform, and advocate for clients regarding available benefits and entitlements (Social Security, Public Assistance, food stamps, Hireability/ICAN, etc.).
- Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports and complete other program documentation (including case notes, face sheets, client files, application tracking, petty cash receipts, etc.).
- Collect and maintain information related to participant’s housing history including: income and income history, rental history, criminal history and credit history (as these relate to obtaining/maintaining housing).
- Support lease ups, move-in, move-outs and regular inspections pursuant to Housing quality standards between tenant, landlord and housing authority inspector.
- Attendance at the annual All Staff and Programmatic Retreats is an expectation of employment with Pathways Vermont, unless excused by the employee’s manager/HR. Retreats are held on workdays, during normal working hours, and are fully paid.
- Occasional travel to other counties when needed to support participants and community partners.
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Ability to work within a client centered, strengths-based framework.
- A compassionate understanding of the issues facing persons with mental health challenges or substance use issues, particularly as related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and advocacy.
- Excellent communication, writing, and computer skills
- Ability to structure time, develop work priorities independently, and meet program expectations regarding documenting interactions.
- Valid driver’s license, a reliable personal vehicle