Re-Entry Program Manager: Community Liaison

State-of-Iow; Clarinda (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental and vision insurance

IPERS

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

The Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, Iowa seeks a Program Manager 1 to serve as the Re-entry Coordinator, guiding incarcerated individuals toward a successful community transition.

This role coordinates post-release documentation, public benefit access, and inter-agency linkage, ensuring continuity of care while allowing counselors to focus on in-facility treatment and caseloads.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
• Experience equal to three years of full-time professional-level work in program administration, program development, or management.
• Seven years of education and/or full-time experience as described in the alternatives (with college hours converted to years).
• Equivalency: Iowa Certified Public Manager Program or state-level equivalencies accepted.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Re-entry Coordinator and primary liaison for post-release planning.
• Coordinate documentation, benefit access, and linkage to community resources.
• Collaborate with external agencies (DOT, HHS, Iowa Works, VA) to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Clarinda Correctional Facility in Clarinda, Iowa seeks a Program Manager 1 to serve as the Re-entry Coordinator, guiding incarcerated individuals toward a successful community transition.

This role coordinates post-release documentation, public benefit access, and inter-agency linkage, ensuring continuity of care while allowing counselors to focus on in-facility treatment and caseloads.