Rockland County Re-entry Task Force Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

BRIDGES operates a variety of programs guided by the Philosophy of Independent Living to provide services and supports for individuals with disabilities to experience autonomy in all areas of living.

The Re-Entry Services Coordinator oversees the day-to-day functions of the County Re-Entry Task Force (CRTF), including the individual case management services to each person referred to the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in criminal justice and five years’ experience working

with the criminal justice population

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field and

three years’ experience working with the criminal justice population

OR

• CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) and ten years of experience working with the criminal justice population

• Experience with supervising staff, preference for applicants who have supervised peer staff
• Strong verbal, written communication skills and organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of community-based service organizations
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate service delivery in a multidisciplinary environment which provides services to individuals transitioning home from state correctional facilities or those with criminal justice system involvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a service coordination team
• Demonstrated ability to work as a person-centered, trauma-informed service provider to serve as an example in the community promoting equity and understanding
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications specifically knowledge of Microsoft office software applications such as Word and Excel
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with multi-priorities and the ability to pivot duties as needs arise
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks necessary to accomplish goals
• Knowledge of the Transition from Prison to Community Model and Evidenced Based Principles, including Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Brief Action Planning, and Relapse Prevention
• Candidate will be subject to background investigation
• Candidate will be required to disclose associations and/or family members under the supervision of parole or probation or currently incarcerated

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate engagement of state and local partners in the CRTF to ensure the availability of benefits, services, and community-level support for re-entry
• Assist in developing individual re-entry service plans
• Develop a working knowledge of local community services
• Provide quality service coordination to ensure people served are receiving needed services deemed critical for success
• Conduct re-entry service plan reviews, with CRTF referrals, and document progress; include Parole officers
• Ensure the delivery of CBI and/or employment readiness services as outlined in the work plan
• Coordinate bi-weekly Case Conference meetings and provide a schedule to DCJS of these meetings upon request
• Schedule and host quarterly meetings of the CRTF and ensure DCJS is notified of all quarterly CRTF meetings with an agenda a week prior to the meeting.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DOCCS to receive appropriate referrals
• Serve as a liaison between the CRTF and DCJS
• Ensure completion and submission of all required reports to DCJS by established due dates
• Promptly notify DCJS Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA) re-entry unit staff and CRTF Co-chairs of any barriers, limitations or obstacles to providing services to participants and submit a performance improvement plan to address such concerns
• Ensure prompt notification to DCJS and Co-chairs of any critical incidents involving CRTF operations, including its members or staff, specific programmatic services, and/or CRTF participants, as well as any negative media reports
• Organize and deliver outreach and educational events
• Attend continuing educational trainings and meetings
• Monitor performance targets and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting to DCJS
• Supervise Peer Case Coordinator of the CRTF