Re-Entry Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid dental, vision, life insurance

16 paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Westmoreland Community Action is looking for Support Specialists in Greensburg, PA to assist individuals transitioning from correctional facilities. Responsibilities include providing support and developing housing-service plans. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience in human services. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of $17.37 - $19.01, full-time benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and a retirement match after one year of service.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a support staff trainee or one year in a human service agency.
• Ability to assist participants in achieving housing goals.
• Valid driver's license and bodily-liability car insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Meet one-on-one with participants to review service-plan goals.
• Develop and implement housing-service plans.
• Transportation for participants for housing-related services.

Skills

Ability to supervise participants

Computer knowledge

Reliable and responsible

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of college courses in human-services

Job description

Role Overview

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

• Meet one‑on‑one with participants to review service‑plan goals, provide resources, and offer support.
• Develop and implement housing‑service plans.
• Supervise participants during medication‑administering times, ensuring they self‑medicate according to prescribed dosages.
• Provide transportation for participants when necessary for housing‑related services in the community.

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 the first year of employment.
• 8% retirement match after 1 year and 1,000 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 1,000 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of 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 including 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 willing to work as part of a team.