Reentry Case Manager Specialist – Peer

Family of Woodstock, Inc; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Family of Woodstock, Inc. seeks a peer reentry case manager to support individuals returning from incarceration, using lived experience to build trust and promote community reintegration. The role focuses on coordinating services, mentoring clients, and advocating for self-sufficiency within the Reentry Program.

The position is part-time (20 hours/week) based at the Kingston office, offering $20.11 per hour and reporting to the Program Director of Reentry Services.

Qualifications

• BA, or experience in a mental health or human services related field.
• Clean Valid Driver License.
• Registered, insured vehicle in operating condition.
• SEC Clearance.
• Justice Center Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face sessions with adults in various settings based on mutually established goals.
• Address mental health concerns, substance use prevention/intervention, academics and vocations.
• Assist with housing, healthcare access, food security and economic stability.
• Maintain organized paperwork and submit monthly statistics as required.
• Attend trainings and case conferences and report progress to supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Lived experience with justice system

Education

BA or experience in mental health or human services

Tools

Word/Excel

Job description

Overview

The reentry case manager plays a pivotal role in providing personalized support to individuals returning from state incarceration by assessing their needs, coordinating services, and advocating for their well-being. This position is specifically designed for an individual who is justice impacted themselves. The peer case manager will use their lived experience to build trust, connection and understanding with clients. Success in this position is marked by the ability to collaboratively establish and achieve realistic goals with clients, ensuring they access necessary resources and services to work towards successful community reintegration and self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct face-to-face sessions with adults in various settings based on mutually established goals, addressing areas such as:
  • Mental health concerns and coping strategies.
  • Substance use prevention or intervention.
  • Academic and vocational pursuits.
  • Social interests and activities.
  • Physical wellness and access to healthcare.
  • Economic stability within the household.
  • Housing stability and related concerns.
  • Food security.
  • Safety from violence at home or in the community.
• Facilitate ongoing communication and meetings with relevant parties, including community resources and support systems.
• Establish linkages to community supports and resources, promoting personal responsibility, accountability, and independent living skills among adults.
• Receive supervision from the Reentry coordinator.
• Assist with domestic, legal, medical, housing, school, and benefit issues.
• Wednesdays will attend ACMS case conference. Compile and submit monthly statistics to supervisors and any funding source requirements
• Adhere strictly to all relevant agency and regulatory expectations and policies.
• Maintain organized paperwork, in accordance with established timelines and standards.
• Keep records, report and track progress on clients of the Re-Entry Program
• Attend quarterly-monthly meetings of the UCRTF and 2 Reentry Case Conferences per month. And all other requirements of the Reentry case manager position laid out in the grant.
• Attend all trainings to enhance the reentry program services.

Qualifications

Required

• BA, or experience in a mental health or human services related field.
• Clean Valid Driver License
• Registered, insured vehicle in operating condition
• SEC Clearance
• Justice Center Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer program-specific skills (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of Human Development over the Life Span
• Knowledge of Person-Centered Care
• Lived experience with the justice system.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of substance use disorder, prevention, and risk factors
• Basic understanding of mental illnesses
• Basic understanding of chronic illnesses
• General knowledge of Ulster County’s human services agencies.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to vulnerable populations.

This is a part-time, 20-hours per week position based at our main office at 31 Albany Ave., Kingston. The rate of pay for this position is: $20.11/hour and reports to the Program Director of Reentry Services.