Reentry Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Reentry Coordinator in Lexington to plan, coordinate, and facilitate prerelease services for offenders returning to the community. You will work with community partners and state agencies to ensure safe and successful transitions.

Ideal candidates have strong planning and communication skills, the ability to multitask, and experience in corrections or related social services.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: Two years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice, social work or related field.
• Substitution: Graduate study can substitute for experience.
• Substitution: Military experience can substitute for required education.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Travel may be required within the region and to Frankfort.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Planning

Organizing

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

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 3111 Spurr Road Lexington, KY 40511 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 Would Possess

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to multitask
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• 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 Michelle Chism at [e-mail] .

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D