Support Specialist (Reentry Support Services)

Responsibilities

• Mainters house activities while directly supervising resident actions and movements.
• Assures that program clients follow all program rules and regulations.
• Handles discipline of program residents in the event of major/minor program violations.
• Maintains security, safety, and sanitation of the facility in accordance with policy and any ordinances/laws pertaining to the facility.
• This includes conducting rounds of the facility on a regular basis.
• Conducts intakes for new residents, including obtaining background information, explanation of program rules and expectations, and orientation of the facility.
• Exercises responsible communication with clients and staff including maintaining daily log, recording client data on bed check sheet, completing incident reports as needed, making appropriate telephone contacts, maintaining client confidentiality, and any other designated record keeping.
• Performs searches of facility and residents and their belongings as needed or scheduled.
• Maintains ethical practices in relationships with clients (PREA compliance), staff, outside individuals, and community agencies.
• Provides clients with guidance and support on an informal basis as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between clients and case managers, while serving as the ongoing contact to the clients.
• Collections urinalysis samples (same sex clients) and perform random breath analysis test to assigned residential and nonresidential clients.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• One year free of problematic substance use
• PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
• Experience with substance use treatment, criminal justice, or related field
• Clear and professional communication skills, including both oral and written
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with multiple individual and systemic barriers to success
• Leadership skills and the capability of working alone with very little supervision
• Ability to act as a positive and supportive presence for program client with a highly professional approach and a commitment to person-centered care

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package Including Health, Dental, and Vision.
• Life and Long-Term disability insurance.
• Retailment plan with company contribution
• Generous paid time off
• 12 annual holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement