Re-Entry Specialist (REENTSPC-11)

New Freedom OPS LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Zero-cost medical

Life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Free meals & gym

Onsite training

Job summary

New Freedom Ops LLC is seeking a Re-Entry Specialist to support adults navigating recovery and re-entry after incarceration. You will work with clinical and peer teams to assess needs, develop transition plans, and coordinate care to help members build independence and stability.

Primarily onsite with travel to various institutions, the role emphasizes case management, coordination with treatment teams, and advocacy for services such as housing, employment, and insurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, organizational, time management and critical thinking and problem-solving skills required
• Able to sit for prolonged periods and work in dynamic environments
• Peer and Recovery Support requirements and certifications as listed in job post

Responsibilities

• Delivers high-quality case management to support members' recovery and re-entry goals
• Communicates and coordinates care with treatment team members
• Partners with members for goal attainment including employment, housing and community involvement
• Advocates for members with respect to insurance, financial assistance and service accessibility
• Supports transition and discharge planning upon program completion

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School or better

HS Equivalency

Job description

• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Pay or shift range: $21 USD to $25.50 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Direct Service/Clinical
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: REENT002216

Description

Join New Freedom – Where Second Chances Become Bright Futures

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About Us

At New Freedom, we don’t just believe in second chances—we help people thrive because of them. We are a dynamic, compassionate, and peer-driven community dedicated to empowering justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society.

Our approach blends empathy with action—offering tools, mentorship, and unwavering support that transforms lives, families, and communities. When you join New Freedom, you join a movement that creates personal, societal, and economic change every single day.

If you’re driven by purpose, passionate about people, and ready to make a lasting impact, this is where you belong.

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Why You’ll Love Working Here

We take care of the people who take care of others. At New Freedom, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay – because your impact matters
• Enhanced health insurance- wellness shouldn’t be a burden
• $0 Medical Plan available and other majority paid by company options
• $0 primary care co-pay
• Flexible Spending Account- medical and dependent care options
• Low-cost dental, vision, & supplemental coverage- to further support your health
• Company-paid life insurance & short-term disability – for unexpected needs
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential support for life’s challenges
• Voluntary Pet Insurance – medical assistance for your furry family
• 401(k) with company match – invest in your future while you invest in others
• Generous paid time off – including sick days, holidays, vacations, and more
• Free meals, snacks, drinks, & gym access – fuel your body and mind
• Free onsite training & certifications – CPR, Safety Care, Peer Support, and more

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About the Position

The Re-Entry Specialist provides support for adults navigating recovery and re-entry after incarceration. Working closely with clinical and peer teams, this role assesses needs, develops transition plans, and coordinates care. The focus is on helping members build independence, achieve stability, and lead purposeful, self-sufficient lives.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Delivers high-quality case management to support members' recovery and re-entry goals
• Effectively communicates and coordinates care with other treatment team members
• Partners with members for goal attainment with employment, independent living, community involvement, and building meaningful social connections
• Connects members with needed resources and helps facilitate access to employment, housing, and other support programs
• Acts as an advocate for members with respect to insurance, financial assistance, and service accessibility
• Helps support and coordinate smooth transitioning and discharge planning upon program or treatment completion
• In addition, all other duties as assigned

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Where You’ll Work

• Primarily onsite at our offices and within correctional facilities.
• Traveling to various institutions to meet directly with participants.
• Using standard office equipment, plus plenty of face-to-face interaction.
• Some days will require long periods of sitting, standing, or walking.

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Equal Opportunity Statement

New Freedom Ops LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and compliant with Veteran and ADA regulations.

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"Every day, someone walks out of a prison gate with nothing but a bag of belongings and a hope for a better future. At New Freedom, we meet them at that moment—open arms, real opportunities, and the belief that their past does not define their potential."

Travel Required

Yes . Occasional/Local

Required

Ability to sit for prolonged periods Intermediate

Behavioral Health Experience Intermediate

Lived Experience Intermediate

Peer Coach Experience Intermediate

Education

Required

High School or better.

HS Equivalency or better.

Experience

Required

Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills required

Effectively demonstrates versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Effectively collaborates and works within a team, while also effectively demonstrating the ability to take initiative and work well individually

Peer and Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) Certification is required for provision of direct PRSS services

2 years: Behavioral Health Technician designation required (2+ years behavioral health work experience and/or higher education)

Preferred

Case Management and/or BHT Certification and/or expertise is preferred

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Safety Care Initial Cert

Criminal Background Check

CPR/FA Certification

PST Certification

Driver's License

MVR Clearance

Annual TB Clearance

Drug & Alcohol Testing

Preferred

BHT Certification

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.