Reentry Coordinator

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in Louisville is seeking a Reentry Coordinator to join the Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, Department of Corrections. This executive branch, full-time role oversees reentry initiatives, partners with local agencies, and directs staff to assist justice-involved individuals reenter society.

Responsibilities include facilitating programs, attending local council meetings, analyzing data, supervising staff, and coordinating with employers to promote employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university.
• Two years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice or related field.
• Military or graduate studies may substitute for experience/education where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support offenders in reentry efforts in line with departmental guidelines.
• Facilitate reentry programs for the justice-involved population.
• Attend and participate in local reentry council meetings.
• Lead reentry initiatives and serve as liaison for institutions, jails, probation and parole.
• Maintain communication with Division of Reentry and community partners, including local employers.
• Analyze program data and create status reports.
• Evaluate and improve procedures to support reentry initiatives.
• Supervise reentry staff in community and institutional settings.
• Case manage the justice-involved population to promote employment and success.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Planning and organizing

Attention to detail

Project manager experience

Broad knowledge of technology

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

5001 Stephans Dr
Louisville, KY 40258 USA

Description

What is Reentry? Reentry occurs when someone is involved in the Criminal Justice System and needs assistancewith reentering society. The mission of the Division of Reentry Services is to improve involvement within thecriminal justice system by creating individualized reentry plans, empowering individuals with resources,support and programming, to promote successful reintegration into the community.

This Justice Program Administrator position integrates work in the Department of Corrections with the justice-involvedpopulation by involving community resources to assist these individuals.

Are you our missing piece in the Division of Reentry Services?

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support offenders in reentry efforts in line with departmental guidelines.
• Facilitate reentry programs for the justice-involved population.
• Attend and participate in local reentry council meetings.
• Be a leader in reentry initiatives and act as liaison for institutions, jails and probation and paroleto the justice-involved population.
• Maintain communication with Division of Reentry and community partners, not limited to but includinglocal employers.
• Analyze program statistical data and create comprehensive status reports.
• Evaluate and edit current procedures and practices to involve reentry initiatives.
• Supervise reentry staff in the community and institutions.
• Effectively case manage the justice-involved population to promote employment and overall success ofthe individual.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Attention to detail
• Project manager experience
• Broad knowledge of technology

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.

Contact

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D