Re-Entry Specialist - Safe Return

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; Camden; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a community-focused caseworker to recruit and interview clients, conduct intake assessments, and connect individuals with social services to promote employment, housing, and treatment.

You will collaborate with partners, document progress, and support clients through discharge planning while maintaining confidentiality and meeting reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field.
• 5+ years relevant experience preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Recruit clients to participate in program, including visiting the county jail to interview prospective clients.
• Complete intake interviews with clients and secure program participation agreements.
• Assist clients apply for social entitlements such as GA, TANF, etc. when appropriate.
• Link homeless clients to housing and monitor their progress.
• Develop and update service plans with client input and goals.
• Provide motivational support and maintain engagement throughout participation.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients and required groups/programs.

Skills

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Job description

Responsible for recruitment, information and referral to resources for ex-offenders. Maintaining contact with clients in the community in an effort to offer support and guidance and linking clients with needed services to promote employment, treatment, and housing.

Scope of Duties:

• Recruit clients to participate in program including visiting the county jail to interview prospective clients.
• Complete intake interviews with clients and secure program participation agreements.
• Assist clients apply for social entitlements such as GA, TANF, etc. when appropriate.
• Link homeless clients to housing.
• Monitor and document client progress.
• Assess client needs and work with client to develop goals.
• Update service plan with client input.
• Provide motivational support to clients in program and maintain support throughout participation.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients as required.
• Identify and/or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
• Facilitate scheduled workshops/programs/groups addressing client's needs.
• Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients.
• Participate in required internal/external meetings.
• Complete all required reports, data collection and other documentation.
• Interact with all clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADA Essential Functions:

• Occasionally required to smell, stoop.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel.
• Regularly required to reach.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while remain fixed on a given point.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Required

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a Human Services related field or at least 5 years relevant experience. Transferable experience is preferred. Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to interact appropriately with clientele. Basic computer skills are preferred. Must pass a criminal background check.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Valid Drivers License

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