Re-Entry Support Specialist

Westmoreland Community Action; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 23,928 - 26,188; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance

16 paid holidays

10 days of vacation in the first year

Mileage reimbursement

Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts

Job summary

A community service organization in Altoona, Pennsylvania, seeks compassionate Support Specialists for its Re‑entry Program. Candidates will work with community residents recently released from correctional facilities to provide essential support towards permanent housing. The role requires experience in human services. The position offers full-time and part-time benefits, including health plans and vacation time, with an hourly rate of $17.37 to $19.01 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Six months experience as a support staff trainee or one year experience in a human service agency.
• Ability to assist participants in implementing housing goals.
• Must be able to obtain required clearances.
• Valid driver's license and car insurance required.
• Computer knowledge helpful.
• Responsible and reliable with teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with participants to review service plan goals.
• Develop and implement housing service plans.
• Supervise medication administration for participants.
• Provide transportation for housing-related services.

Skills

Supervision

Human services experience

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Our Mental Health Programs team is seeking caring individuals to work as Support Specialists in our Re‑entry Program. As a Support Specialist, you will assist community residents who are being released from a correctional facility or have a forensic history that hinders permanent housing. Using your experience in human services, you will provide structure, stability, and support while these individuals work toward permanent housing.

Responsibilities

You will accomplish this support by:

• Meeting one‑on‑one with participants to review service plan goals, provide resources, and give support.
• Developing and implementing housing service plans.
• Supervising participants during medication administration times, ensuring they self‑medicate according to prescribed dosages.
• Providing transportation for participants when necessary for housing‑related services in the community.

Benefits

Full‑time Benefits

• 100% employer‑paid dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability policies.
• ICHRA health plans – use an allowance to choose the best plan for you.
• 16 paid holidays.
• 10 days of vacation in first year of employment.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Time and a half for holidays worked.
• Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.

Part‑time Benefits

• 12 hours of paid time‑off each year.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1000 hours of service.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Time and a half for holidays worked.
• Shift differential for evening and overnight shifts.

Hourly rate based on experience: $17.37 - $19.01.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Six months experience as a support staff trainee or one year of experience in a human service agency working with the mentally disabled, elderly, or children & youth; or two years of college, which includes courses appropriate to the human services field.
• Ability to supervise or assist participants in the implementation of their housing goals.
• Must be able to obtain child abuse, state police, fingerprint‑based criminal background check, and sex offender registry clearances.
• Valid driver’s license required and must carry $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability car insurance.
• Computer knowledge and skills helpful.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and be willing to work as part of a team.

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects our community and those that we seek to serve.