Re-Entry Specialist

mccneb; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE is seeking a Re-entry Specialist to support program initiatives for incarcerated and re-entry populations. You will conduct intake, build individualized plans, provide referrals, and share education and training resources.

This on-site, full-time role runs Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm at the Fort Omaha Campus, emphasizing collaboration with community partners, tracking outcomes, and helping participants access essential services.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Four or more years of full-time, detail-oriented support experience.
• Background check required; valid driver’s license may be needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and ongoing individualized support for incarcerated and re-entry populations.
• Conduct intake and build student records and initial engagement notes.
• Assist participants with assessing needs and co-create plans.
• Refer to in-house education, training, employment, and support services.
• Refer to community agencies for various needs and assist with benefit applications.
• Track and report participant and program outcomes as required.

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office Suite

Analytical and problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal diplomacy

Record-keeping and attention to detail

Teamwork with minimal supervision

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Classification Regular

Minimum Pay $23.55 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Re-entry Specialist provides support for all program initiatives. This position provides direct support to the incarcerated and re-entry populations and assists with daily program needs. The Specialist conducts intake, helps build individualized plans and provides referrals. This position shares education and training information and connects students and participants to essential resources.

This announcement is live through Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11:59pm and will no longer be listed as of Friday, August 28, 2026.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Provides immediate and ongoing individualized support for incarcerated and re-entry populations.
• Conducts intake, gathers demographic and release of information, builds student record and case notes initial engagement.
• Assists participants with assessing immediate needs and co-creates individualized plans by determining supports necessary to achieve long term goals.
• Refers to in house support for education, training, employment, peer support, and basic needs.
• Provides referrals to community agencies for various needs and assists with benefit applications.
• Maintains and builds 180 RAP resource list, while working collaboratively with community providers to understand agency processes and systems to best support re-entry participants with appropriate referral methods.
• Provides support with ongoing tracking and reporting of participant and program outcomes.
• Participates in various events including, but not limited to: departmental meetings, community and re-entry meetings and student appreciation and re-entry events.
• Provides general oversight of wraparound supports provided at the MCC Re-entry Center.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities, and functions as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
• On-premise position at the Fort Omaha Campus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of administrative support functions and office practices.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in human relations and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate, effectively work and interact with a diverse population, various cultures and ethnicities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree.
• Four (4) years of full-time work-related experience including high attention to detail, providing support and scheduling.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Valid driver's license and insurability to drive college vehicles is required.
• Must pass a background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.