Intake Coordinator

Renewal, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Renewal, Inc. is seeking a role to support inmates transitioning from correctional facilities to Renewal, Inc. programs, including work release and mental health services.

The role requires knowledge of criminal justice, strong writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with multiple agencies. The candidate should have an associate degree in criminal justice or a human services field, with at least 2 years of experience, and a PA driver’s license with required clearances.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills required.

Responsibilities

• Orient inmates to the center and ensure necessary assessments are conducted within designated timeframes.
• Coordinate with renewal programs and contractors to support reentrants’ transition from correctional facilities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates degree in criminal justice or human services

Job description

Definition

The individual in this role will work closely with the Allegheny County Courts, the Department of Human Services and Jails, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and the Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide inmates with a successful transition from correctional facilities to Renewal, Inc. Individuals in this role will work closely with reentrants entering into Renewal, Inc.'s work release, mental health work release and drug and alcohol inpatient programs. Individuals in this role will ensure reentrants are oriented to the center and all necessary assessments and evaluations are conducted with designated time frames, in accordance with guidelines set by Renewal, Inc. and contractors such as the Allegheny County Jail, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the Pennsylvania Department of Probation and Parole, United States Probation and community referral sources.

Eligibility Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience

Knowledge of criminal justice is required. A demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently. Self-starting, motivated, and adept to changing technology and conducting research; writing skills and interpersonal skills are a prerequisite to employment. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills required. Associates degree in Criminal justice or human service field with 2 years’ experience required. Valid PA Driver’s License required. Pennsylvania ACT 33 and ACT 34 Clearances required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Protected Veteran/Individuals with Disabilities