Re-Entry Case Navigator

DISTRICT ATTORNEY KINGS COUNTY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kings County District Attorney's Office is seeking a dedicated Case Manager in the Re-Entry Bureau to assist formerly incarcerated individuals with community service and reintegration. The role focuses on assessment, planning, and linkage to housing, education, employment, and healthcare services.

You will collaborate with the Community Resources and Re-Entry team, supervise counselors, and help prepare progress reports and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school required.
• Experience with re-entry and facilitate various aspects of a client's return from incarceration.
• Ability to work with individuals returning from incarceration and collaborate with agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assign community service clients to designated community-based sites.
• Provide case management services with the Community Resources and Reentry team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualized service plans.
• Facilitate referrals to housing, education, employment, health care, and mental health services.
• Conduct weekly counseling sessions to address reintegration barriers.
• Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support as needed.
• Offer educational guidance including high school equivalency and post-secondary opportunities.
• Monitor participants educational and employment progress.
• Lead workshops on employment readiness and life skills.
• Assist in preparation of progress reports, data collection, and grant proposals.
• Represent the program at community resource fairs and organize reentry events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Bilingual preferred

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Kings County District Attorney's Office is seeking a dedicated Case Manager in the Re-Entry Bureau to assist formerly incarcerated individuals with community service and reintegration. The role focuses on assessment, planning, and linkage to housing, education, employment, and healthcare services.

You will collaborate with the Community Resources and Re-Entry team, supervise counselors, and help prepare progress reports and grant proposals.