Reentry Coordinator

Kentucky Transportation; Burgin (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Corrections in Burgin, KY seeks a Reentry Coordinator to plan and coordinate prerelease services for offender reentry, including housing placement, transportation for medical appointments, and approved programming for the community.

The role emphasizes collaboration with community providers, treatment planning, and ACA-compliant recordkeeping. Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in corrections or related fields are required. Travel within the region may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice, social work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate prerelease services including home placement and transportation.
• Assist with program/treatment plans related to risk and needs assessments.
• Enhance community involvement by connecting offenders with providers.
• Host prerelease events to provide resources and services.
• Attend local reentry councils and prepare monthly reports.
• Maintain files per ACA standards.

Skills

Policy coordination

Program planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Reentry Coordinator

Pay Grade 14

Salary: $56,975.52 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location: PO Box 479, Burgin, KY 40310 USA

Description

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Reentry is recognized for offering offenders "A second chance to make a first impression". The mission of Reentry is to make Kentucky safer by reducing recidivism rates. Who wouldn’t want the chance to work within a program that directly impacts the safety of the communities we live in? As corrections professionals it is all of our jobs to assist in the reentry of offenders. Working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety and reduce recidivism rates. The Reentry Coordinator will be heavily involved in the planning, facilitating, and coordination of prerelease services for the reentry of offenders in to the community.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Plan and coordinate prerelease services such as home placement, transportation for medical appointments, and approved programming for the reentry of offenders in the community.
• Assist with program and treatment plans as it relates to risk and needs assessment of offenders.
• Enhance community involvement with offender population by connecting offenders with providers that will assist them upon release.
• Host events prerelease for the offenders to provide resources and services needed to combat barriers at the time of release.
• Attend and participate in local reentry councils.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Maintain files according to American Correctional Association (ACA) standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, planning and organizing skills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. This candidate should possess the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department and Division.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of professional experience in any operation or program within the field of corrections, law enforcement, probation work, parole work, juvenile justice and/or social work, or a related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in law enforcement, corrections, behavioral sciences, or a closely related field will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in probation work and/or parole work, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, social work dealing with the rehabilitation of offenders, or in the supervision and care of young adults (ages 12- 21) in a residential, correctional, group home, detention or day treatment program or any combination of the above will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be 21 years of age. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Works primarily in an office setting. Travel maybe required within the region and to the Department of Corrections Central Office in Frankfort.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Samantha Irvine at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D