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Description

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.

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JOB SUMMARY: The Reentry Coordinator assumes a lead role in coordinating activities of the Prison Outreach program in Prince Georges County, MD, working closely with the state probation and parole office, Reentry Court, inmates in the county jails, and state and federal prisons, and other community based organizations to assist men and women returning to Prince Georges County after incarceration. The position recruits, trains, and engages mentors who volunteer to support program participants as they transition back into the community.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure appropriate match between volunteer mentors and mentees through well-defined recruitment, selection, and retention strategy.  

1. Educate staff in relevant agencies and organizations as well as program participants about the Prison Outreach program of the Agency. 
2. Introduce the program to potential mentees, assist with application, conduct interviews, assess their needs, and appropriately match each with a mentor. 
3. Assist mentees in the development of realistic goals and action steps toward successful reentry. 
4. Work collaboratively with agencies responsible for corrections and public safety, community organizations, and providers of human services, to identify appropriate potential mentees. 
5. Recruit, train, and support mentors from the community, including peer support. 
6. Cultivate relationships with Catholic parishes, local churches, and other community organizations from which to recruit prospective mentors. 
7. Make presentations and network to recruit prospective mentors. 
8. Work with and train Mentors to provide personalized support tailored to the unique needs of each returning citizen to facilitate their successful reintegration.  
9. Conduct program orientation sessions for volunteer mentors- to introduce the mentor program - and program training sessions - to improve the skills and knowledge of the mentors. 
10. Work with the Volunteer Engagement Office to execute a process to screen and match volunteer mentors with returning citizen mentees including: 
11. Manage the screening and placement process through the Better Impact System 
12. Organize and maintain volunteer files  
13. Produce records as necessary for periodic program and department reports, internal audits, and occasional spot checks. 
14. Ensure that all mentors have completed the required background checks and clearances. 
15. Ensure that mentors and mentees complete the needed program and evaluation documentation.   
16. Provide mentors and mentees with information about community resources in the form of resource guides. 
17. Facilitate one-on-one consultation between mentors and mentees. 
18. Provide ongoing support and in-service training as well as periodic social gatherings, to volunteer mentors.   
19. Coordinate and conduct regular mentee and mentor support groups for program participants in the Prison Outreach. 
20. Coordinate and conduct regular mentee and mentor support groups for program participants in the Prince George Prelease Center and those already released to the community.  
21. Develop and sustain supportive and positive relationships between mentees and mentors. 
22. Oversee Pentor communication with incarcerated individuals.
23. Maintain communication with local communities of faith and community-based organizations to facilitate recruitment of volunteer mentors and to publicize the Prison Outreach Program.  

• Collect and compile activity data and ensure the prompt submission of all required reports. 

1. Track and report accurate data on training activities, mentor-mentee matches, and social and spiritual support as applicable, and manage volunteer hours, for the mentors and mentees to the Sr. Program Manager in a timely manner. 
2. Review and submit appropriate data for all program participants and reports on program outcomes and goals.

•  Continuously improve the impact and operation of the program through

1. Periodic reporting of volunteer engagement.
2. Obtaining feedback from mentors and mentees about their experiences.
3. Providing feedback to the Volunteer Engagement Office. 
4. Participation in the Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.
5. Participation in Quarterly Volunteer Simulation event.  

• Foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources that support men and women transitioning to the community.

1. Identify, develop, and share community resources in areas of critical need that include, but not limited to substance abuse treatment options, family reunification, housing, education, pre-employment training, employment, transportation, and emergency human services.  
2. Develop and maintain relationships with Agency programs that offer transitional and supportive housing to enable mentors to meet with their mentees in these environments.  
3. Collaborate with other organizations and agencies in the provision of initial services for the mentee, including making referrals and following through on the referrals, when appropriate. 
4. Develop and maintain links with human service providers, other non-profit community agencies, government services, and the inter-faith community. 

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned. 

Requirements

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services or related field.
• 2 years' experience working in the field of corrections and/or with incarcerated and Returning Citizens.
• Experience in recruiting, training, managing, and supporting volunteers and/or facilitating mentor/mentee relationships. 
• Possess security and background clearances to work in local correction facilities.  

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to work with citizens returning from jail/prison and ability to interact with government agencies responsible for reentry.
• Skill in the use of computers, preferably a PC, Windows-based operating environment, and MS Office products.

Benefits Package: 

• Robust Professional development and training opportunities 
• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program 
• Parenting leave 
• Pet's Insurance 

Work Schedule:   

30 hours a week. Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM