Reentry Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, invites applications for a Reentry Coordinator based in La Grange, KY. This executive branch, full-time position focuses on coordinating prerelease services and offender reintegration efforts to reduce recidivism and improve community safety.

The incumbent will collaborate with corrections staff, community partners, and state agencies to plan home placement, transportation for medical appointments, and program services, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice or related field.
• Graduate study substitutes for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in rehabilitation-focused supervision is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate prerelease services such as home placement and transportation for medical appointments.
• Assist with program plans related to risk and needs assessment of offenders.
• Enhance community involvement by linking offenders with post-release providers.
• Host prerelease events to connect offenders with resources.
• Attend local reentry councils and participate in related meetings.
• Prepare monthly reports and maintain ACA-compliant files.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning and organizing

Teamwork

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 | 18A | 40 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

Location

3001 W HWY 146

La Grange, KY 40032

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, LICENSE, 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D