Reentry Assessment Specialist — Guiding Parole Pathways

WestCare Inc; North Highlands (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Foundation seeks a Reentry Assessment Coordinator to assess justice-involved individuals for STOP placement, focusing on criminogenic risks and substance use disorders. The role operates from designated parole offices and serves as a liaison among parole, treatment providers, and STOP staff to ensure effective program placement.

The coordinator will match participants to appropriate STOP modalities, such as outpatient treatment, residential services, cognitive-behavioral programming,

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience assessing justice-involved populations.
• Understanding criminogenic risk factors and SUDs.
• Ability to work independently within parole settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminogenic risk and needs assessments with emphasis on SUDs.
• Utilize validated assessment tools per guidelines.
• Generate placement recommendations aligning with STOP modalities.
• Collaborate with parole officers and STOP staff to coordinate referrals.
• Provide education about STOP services and eligibility.
• Work onsite within designated parole offices.

Skills

Criminogenic risk factors

SUD knowledge

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Highschool diploma

Job description

WestCare Foundation seeks a Reentry Assessment Coordinator to assess justice-involved individuals for STOP placement, focusing on criminogenic risks and substance use disorders. The role operates from designated parole offices and serves as a liaison among parole, treatment providers, and STOP staff to ensure effective program placement.

The coordinator will match participants to appropriate STOP modalities, such as outpatient treatment, residential services, cognitive-behavioral programming,