Re-Entry Specialist
Join New Freedom โ Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures
At New Freedom, we don't just believe in second chancesโwe help people thrive because of them. We are a dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Our approach blends empathy with actionโoffering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day. If you're driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong.
We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive pay and strong benefits package $0 medical plan option + employer-supported coverage
- 401(k) with match
- Generous paid time off
- Free meals, snacks, drinks, gym access
- A mission that matters โand a team that works hard to deliver on it
About the Position
The Re-Entry Specialist provides support for adults navigating recovery and re-entry after incarceration. Working closely with clinical and peer teams, this role assesses needs, develops transition plans, and coordinates care. The focus is on helping members build independence, achieve stability, and lead purposeful, self-sufficient lives.
Your Impact Will Include:
- Delivers high-quality case management to support members' recovery and re-entry goals
- Effectively communicates and coordinates care with other treatment team members
- Partners with members for goal attainment with employment, independent living, community involvement, and building meaningful social connections
- Connects members with needed resources and helps facilitate access to employment, housing, and other support programs
- Acts as an advocate for members with respect to insurance, financial assistance, and service accessibility
- Helps support and coordinate smooth transitioning and discharge planning upon program or treatment completion
- In addition, all other duties as assigned
Where You'll Work: Primarily onsite at our offices and within correctional facilities. Traveling to various institutions to meet directly with participants. Using standard office equipment, plus plenty of face-to-face interaction. Some days will require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
Equal Opportunity: New Freedom Ops LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.
Skills Required
Ability to sit for prolonged periods Intermediate Behavioral Health Experience Intermediate Lived Experience Intermediate Peer Coach Experience Intermediate
Education Required
High School or better. HS Equivalency or better.
Experience Required
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills required Effectively demonstrates versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm Effectively collaborates and works within a team, while also effectively demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work well individually Intermediate computer skills โ MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams), Internet, Electronic Health Record, etc. Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification is required for provision of direct PRSS services 2 years: Behavioral Health Technician designation required (2+ years behavioral health work experience and/or higher education)
Preferred
Case Management and/or BHT Certification and/or expertise is preferred
Licenses & Certifications Required
APS Verification Safety Care Initial Cert Criminal Background Check CPR/FA Certification PST Certification Driver's License MVR Clearance Annual TB Clearance Drug & Alcohol Testing
Preferred
BHT Certification