Reentry Assessment Coordinator (52120)

WestCare Inc; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc in California seeks a Reentry Assessment Coordinator to assess justice-involved individuals for STOP services, focusing on criminogenic risks and substance use disorders. The role operates from designated parole offices and collaborates with parole officers, treatment providers, and STOP staff to match participants with suitable treatment modalities and ensure timely placements.

You will document findings, utilize validated tools, and develop placement recommendations aligned with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminogenic risk factors and SUDs.
• Familiarity with California parole systems preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminogenic risk and needs assessments, focusing on SUD and behavioral health.
• Use validated tools and state guidelines for assessments.
• Evaluate readiness for treatment and barriers to engagement.
• Document findings accurately and in compliance with standards.
• Generate placement recommendations aligned with STOP modalities (outpatient, residential, CBT, case management).
• Coordinate referrals with parole officers and staff to ensure timely placements.
• Assist with placement logistics and verify program capacity.
• Monitor referral progress and address barriers to entry.
• Work onsite in designated parole offices and participate in case conferences.
• Serve as liaison between parole, STOP staff, providers, and partners.

Skills

Criminogenic risk factors

Substance use disorders

Parole systems familiarity

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Reentry Assessment Coordinator is responsible for assessing justice‑involved individuals for placement within the STOP (Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming) Services program based on identified criminogenic risks and needs, including substance use disorders (SUD) and related behavioral health factors. This position works directly out of designated parole offices within the assigned program area and serves as a liaison between parole, treatment providers, and STOP program staff to ensure appropriate, timely, and effective program placement. The Reentry Assessment Coordinator plays a critical role in matching participants with the most suitable treatment modalities to support rehabilitation, stabilization, and reduced recidivism.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct criminogenic risk and needs assessments to identify dynamic risk factors and service needs, with an emphasis on substance use disorders and related behavioral health concerns.
• Utilize validated assessment tools and evidence‑based screening instruments in accordance with program and state guidelines.
• Evaluate participants’ readiness for treatment, responsivity factors, and barriers to engagement.
• Document assessment findings clearly, accurately, and in compliance with program and regulatory standards.
• Generate individualized placement recommendations based on assessment results, aligning participants with appropriate STOP program modalities (e.g., outpatient treatment, residential services, cognitive‑behavioral programming, case management).
• Ensure recommendations are consistent with risk‑needs‑responsivity (RNR) principles and evidence‑based practices.
• Collaborate with parole officers and program staff to coordinate referrals and ensure timely, appropriate placements.
• Assist with placement logistics and support, verifying program capacity and participant readiness based on assessment outcomes.
• Monitor referral progress and address barriers to successful program entry.
• Work onsite within designated parole offices to facilitate communication and partnership.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and reentry planning meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between parole, STOP program staff, treatment providers, and other community partners.
• Provide education to stakeholders regarding STOP program services, eligibility criteria, and referral processes.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of criminogenic risk factors, substance use disorders, and reentry challenges.
• Familiarity with California parole systems and community‑based treatment resources preferred.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently within a parole office setting.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based treatment modalities for justice‑involved populations.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively in correctional settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance from California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain WestCare’s vehicle insurance.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual Tuberculosis test.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience conducting assessments with justice‑involved populations, ideally with a focus on criminogenic needs and/or substance abuse.
• High‑school diploma or its equivalent is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum two (2) years’ experience conducting assessments with justice‑involved populations, ideally with a focus on criminogenic needs and/or substance abuse. High‑school diploma or its equivalent is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Primary work location within designated parole offices. Frequent interaction with justice‑involved individuals. May require local travel to treatment providers or partner agencies. Standard office environment with occasional exposure to correctional settings.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires mobility and physical activity: standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, use of computer and telephone systems.
• Requires talking, hearing, and seeing to communicate, receive instructions, and observe client behavior.
• Requires ability to protect oneself and clients in physically abusive situations.
• Requires ability to defend oneself and clients in mentally/verbally abusive situations.
• Requires working under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
• Requires collecting and analyzing complex data to reach logical conclusions.

CAPABILITIES

The employee must be able to perform the following essential duties and activities with or without accommodation.