Jail Reentry Navigator & Community Resources Coordinator

Community Counseling Center Inc; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

retirement enrollment

Employee referral program

Much More!

Job summary

Community Counseling Center Inc is seeking a dedicated staff member to deliver support services for inmates at Cape County Jail. The role focuses on re-entry strategies, local resources, and coordination with transfers to prison, within a multidisciplinary team.

Position is funded by a 13-month grant from Missouri Department of Public Safety. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with pay of $19.87 per hour, non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Jail Navigator with tracking program goals and grant objectives.
• Review and follow up with inmates based on Mental Health screenings.
• Coordinate transportation for inmates upon release.
• Maintain professional boundaries with inmates and staff.
• Provide inmates with appointment times to local health providers.
• Connect inmates to community resources during incarceration and after release.
• Enroll eligible clients in the ERE program and assist with transition.
• Collaborate with jail medical staff to support inmates' medication needs.
• Establish communication with Department of Corrections for continuity of care.
• Support establishment of mental health services during incarceration and after release.
• Update and maintain community resource packets for released inmates.
• Assist with referrals to inpatient facilities and specialized courts.
• Complete Medicaid and disability benefits applications.
• Provide case management to adults in Cape County Jail.
• Document per clinical policies and procedures.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma / GED / HSE

Job description

Community Counseling Center Inc is seeking a dedicated staff member to deliver support services for inmates at Cape County Jail. The role focuses on re-entry strategies, local resources, and coordination with transfers to prison, within a multidisciplinary team.

Position is funded by a 13-month grant from Missouri Department of Public Safety. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm, with pay of $19.87 per hour, non-exempt.