Reentry Coordination Specialist

Cumberland County ME; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Cumberland County is seeking a full-time Re-entry Program Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate planning services, and support reintegration efforts to reduce recidivism. The position works under the Sheriff’s Office with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include screening and risk assessment, coordinating referrals, leading weekly release planning meetings, maintaining client caseloads, and reporting program outcomes to funders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.
• LCSW preferred.
• Experience with individuals in the criminal justice system, preferably in reentry or corrections.
• Knowledge of reentry principles and evidence-based practices.
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the re-entry program and provide planning services.
• Collaborate with jail staff, probation/parole, law enforcement, social services and community organizations.
• Screen and triage inmates using validated instruments and conduct full risk/need assessments.
• Coordinate referrals for reentry planning services based on risk and need.
• Lead weekly release planning meetings with partners and manage information sharing.
• Maintain an active caseload and provide reentry planning services for high-risk individuals.
• Facilitate access to housing, job training, healthcare, counseling and legal assistance.
• Provide ongoing support, advocacy, crisis intervention as needed; monitor progress.
• Maintain records for grant reporting and program evaluation; produce reports for funders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independence

Prioritization

Equity & Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field

Job description

Cumberland County is seeking a full-time Re-entry Program Coordinator to oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate planning services, and support reintegration efforts to reduce recidivism. The position works under the Sheriff’s Office with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities include screening and risk assessment, coordinating referrals, leading weekly release planning meetings, maintaining client caseloads, and reporting program outcomes to funders.