Manager Reentry Counselor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance of the Justice Programs Supervisor, 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. This includes connecting individuals with treatment services, housing, employment, healthcare coverage, and other critical support systems necessary to reduce recidivism and promote successful reintegration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct needs assessment and develop comprehensive reentry plans in collaboration with inmates that include specific goals and measurable outcomes to support reintegration into the community.

Collaborate with the client to identify needs relevant to ongoing access to medications, addiction counseling and treatment, and components for successful reentry and develop a reentry plan with established goals and objectives.

Identify and coordinate access to community resources related to mental health, substance use treatment, healthcare coverage, housing, employment, education, transportation, and social services.

Provide education regarding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and alcohol use disorder (MAUD), and coordinate access to treatment services both pre- and post-release.

Utilizes any and all screening and assessment information available to evaluate risk factors and criminogenic needs to guide case management and community reentry planning.

Maintains accurate, timely, and complete case documentation in accordance with department policy, grant requirements, and applicable laws.

Provides ongoing assessment and modifies service(s) provided using best practice modalities.

Provides transportation post-release to treatment, recovery residences, and appointments to ensure connections to care.

Provides follow-up support post-release to ensure continuity of care and assist with overcoming barriers to successful reentry.

Participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case consultations with correctional, clinical, and community-based partners. Assists in the development and maintenance of partnerships with local treatment providers, housing organizations, workforce development programs, and other community stakeholders. Develops and carries out programs and services in fidelity with state, agency, and/or contract requirements.

Remains current on best practices in reentry programming and participates in continuing education and required training.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. Applicants must be prepared to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education and Experience: 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; and/or specialized work experience in social services, corrections, addiction treatment, mental health case management, or a related field. Work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA):

Knowledge: Have considerable knowledge of substance use disorders, mental health, and the criminal justice system; have a working knowledge of community resources and systems including housing, employment, health care, treatment/recovery services, etc., as well as knowledge of evidence-based reentry strategies, risk-reduction techniques, and how criminogenic needs and risk factors influence recidivism.

Skills and Abilities: Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with incarcerated individuals, justice system staff, and external service providers; ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks; ability to present and communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and follow written and verbal instructions; ability to work cooperatively in a multi-disciplinary team approach; ability to 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.

Required licenses and certifications: 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.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference for applicants with a bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field of Human Services. Relevant experience in the addiction, mental health, and/or criminal justice fields.

Previous experience working in a correctional facility, addiction treatment, or reentry services is strongly preferred.

The role may require occasional travel to community service providers or off-site meetings.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment background check prior to starting the position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a correctional facility and in community settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This role requires interaction with incarcerated individuals and may involve exposure to stressful situations. All work will be conducted in accordance with safety procedures and agency policies.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.