Residential Re-Entry Specialist (PT 32, 1st; Fri-Mon 7a-3p)
About the role
Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI) is seeking a part-time (32 hours per week) Residential Re-Entry Specialist (Youth Residential Mentor) for our Coventry House program in Coventry, RI. You will utilize strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills on a daily basis, working closely with other team members to develop and implement individualized plans for each resident and provide ongoing support and guidance throughout their stay. You will use organizational and time-management skills to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident progress and behavior. Your ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure situations will be essential, and your passion for helping youth succeed will be the driving force behind your work.
Why work with us
- Life-Changing Work: Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
- Trauma-Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. You'll receive ongoing training to ensure you can support clients with care and compassion.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Program Director and external stakeholders in a supportive, team-oriented setting.
- Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and supervision to youth residents in a residential setting
- Develop and implement individualized plans for each resident, in collaboration with other team members
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to residents throughout their stay
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident progress and behavior
- Ensure that all residents receive the necessary support and resources to successfully reintegrate into their communities
- Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks on each shift
- Conduct common area, room searches and perimeter searches as assigned and document results
- Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results
- Complete house counts every hour from Midnight to 8am and every 2 hours from 8am to 10pm and document results
- Transport Clients as needed in a Company vehicle
- Conduct monthly emergency drills
- Secure urines from same sex clients and complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation
- Supervise all client visitation. Sign all visitors and contractors in and out of the facility
- Complete intake on all new arrivals prior to the end of your shift. Facilitate client orientation as assigned
- Facilitate all client movement in and out of the facility
- Monitor clients self-administration of medication
Schedule
Friday-Monday 7:00am to 3:00pm
Pay
Starting Salary: $19.98 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials
Qualifications
- High School Diploma plus 4 years experience in the social service or criminal justice field
- Bachelor's degree plus one year experience in the social service or criminal justice field preferred. Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one year for one year basis
- Experience with Youth Population Preferred
- Able to arrive 15 minutes before shift for shift change, may also be required to stay later
- Valid drivers license
Benefits
- Two (2) weeks' vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service
- Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time
- Medical and Dental plans
- Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service
- Ongoing training