Correctional Re-entry Coordinator (3rd shift Full Time)

Cherry Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Correctional Re-entry Coordinator to oversee the daily activities of clients in a residential re-entry facility. This role involves providing custody and security oversight, maintaining order, and ensuring that residents reintegrate successfully into society. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of discipline, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work professionally with challenging clients. This position offers a structured environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, making a significant impact on the lives of individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

Benefits

3 medical Insurance Plan options

Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Vendor discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CPR certification needed within first week.
• 3 years direct care experience preferred, especially in mental health or correctional settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise clients’ daily activities and maintain order within the facility.
• Conduct random and scheduled facility checks and monitor client medication.

Skills

Order and Discipline

Professionalism with Offenders

Problem-solving

Time Management

Written Communication

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Human Services

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Job description

Correctional Re-entry Coordinator (3rd shift Full Time)

Job Category: Corrections

Requisition Number: CORRE005212

Posted: January 31, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Community Treatment Center, 8333 Townsend St, Detroit, MI 48213, USA

Job Overview:

Responsible for supervision of clients’ day-to-day activities. Provide custody and security oversight to clients within the residential re-entry facility. The residential re-entry program provides services to individuals previously incarcerated and works closely with the Federal Bureau of Prisons as well as US Probation cases. Maintain order within the facility and enforce all rules, regulations, and policies. Maintain adequate records of resident activities while promoting positive and holistic participation of all residents reintegrating back into society.

Schedule: 40 hours per week, Tuesday-Saturday 11pm-7:30am. This position would also potentially cover holidays, vacations, and call-ins.

Program Overview:

For individuals transitioning from closed custody correctional facilities, Cherry Health provides Person Centered Reentry Services to ease the transition back into the community. Services include 24-hour residential treatment in a structured environment with individual and group counseling services. Together, we work to address health issues (including behavioral health issues) and other reentry needs such as employment, education, housing, and fostering connections to help justice system involved persons successfully reintegrate back into their respective communities.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or must be completed within the first week of employment.
• Associate Degree in Human Services, or Bachelor Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Basic knowledge or experience and/or training in correctional science or adult treatment preferred.
• Three years direct care experience preferred.
• Experience in mental health, substance abuse or correctional type residential program is highly desirable, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Orientation and intake of all residents.
• Assist clients with questions, problems, and/or concerns.
• Maintain contact notes and documentation as required to audit-ready standards.
• Monitor client activities at all times while on campus and within the community via random headcounts, accountability calls, and GPS tracking.
• Assist clients with signing in and out of the facility.
• Monitor client and visitor traffic at each facility at all times.
• Conduct random and scheduled facility and client searches.
• Conduct urinalysis testing.
• Make randomly scheduled campus and facility perimeter checks at least once every half hour during the shift.
• Conduct randomly scheduled client counts at least three times per shift.
• Report all concerning and/or atypical circumstances to the immediate supervisor.
• Attend Monthly RCC and All Staff Meetings.
• Ensure all residents are taking their medication as prescribed. Document and record dosage/time taken.
• Pat search and breathalyze all residents when signing in and out of the facility, and randomly while in the program.
• Distribute resident mail, meals, and bus tickets.
• Transport residents via company vehicle.
• Monitor daily sanitation of resident rooms and building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• Must possess a strong sense of order and discipline.
• Ability to work professionally with offenders and challenging clients in a fast-paced stressful environment.
• Ability to move easily and quickly from one task to the next.
• Excellent written skills for incident report documentation.
• Must possess proficient computer skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Benefits:

• 3 medical Insurance Plan options for you and your family.
• Dental and Vision Insurance Plans with providers across the State of Michigan.
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit that includes 8 paid full day holidays and 2 half day paid holidays.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - fully vested from day 1.
• Vendor discounts and much more!

Cherry Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.