Re-Entry Case Manager

About the role

The Re-Entry Case Manager provides employment, housing coordination, life skills education, Recovery Oriented Cognitive Therapy classes, and community service opportunities in Renewal, Inc.’s Re-entry services department.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of local housing and employment opportunities to aid in clients' housing placement or obtaining employment.
• Provide classroom education to clients on various topics related to housing and employment.
• Collaborate with Renewal, Inc.’s case management team in service coordination for clients.
• Provide Recovery-Oriented Cognitive Therapy to incarcerated individuals in the Allegheny County Jail and in various locations in the community.
• Facilitate life skills education classes in both soft skills and practical workplace skills, using a cognitive-behavioral framework, and evidence-based practices in compliance with referral sources and professional standards of the PA Dept. of Education, NIC, DOC, and BOP.
• Serve as a coordinator for the Mentoring program, recruiting and working closely with community volunteers providing mentoring services to re-entry clients.
• Complete IFB referral paperwork and distribute to appropriate parties.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
• High level of personal ethical standards and pride in accomplishment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise, work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management.
• Self-starter, motivated, adaptable to changing technology.
• Proven skills in problem solving as well as research and computer skills necessary.
• Comfortable working in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Social Service or related Liberal Arts field required.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and current Act 33/34 clearance required.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
• High level of personal ethical standards and pride in accomplishment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and supervise, work effectively and efficiently with all levels of management.
• Self-starter, motivated, adaptable to changing technology.
• Proven skills in problem solving as well as research and computer skills necessary.
• Comfortable working in a correctional environment.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Pay

• Salary range TBD based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• Hours may vary based on client needs and organizational requirements.