Reentry Coordinator

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Reentry, seeks a Reentry Coordinator in Sandy Hook, KY. You will help plan prerelease services, coordinate home placement and transportation, and work with community partners to reduce recidivism.

QUALIFICATIONS include a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation/parole, juvenile justice, or related fields. Travel within the region may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to plan, coordinate and document prerelease services.

Responsibilities

• 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 related to risk and needs assessment of offenders.
• Enhance community involvement by connecting offenders with providers that assist after 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

Communication

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Job Requisition ID

req81451

Position

Reentry Coordinator

Pay Grade

14

Salary

$56,975.52 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet

Location

505 Prison Connector
Sandy Hook, KY 41171

Description

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Reentry is recognized for offering offenders "Asecond chance to make a first impression". The mission of Reentry is to make Kentucky safer by reducingrecidivism rates. Who wouldn’t want the chance to work within a program that directly impacts the safety ofthe communities we live in?

As corrections professionals it is all of our jobs to assist in the reentry of offenders. Working within theDepartment, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety and reduce recidivismrates. The Reentry Coordinator will be heavily involved in the planning, facilitating, and coordination ofprerelease 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 medicalappointments, 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 willassist them upon release.
• Host events prerelease for the offenders to provide resources and services needed to combat barriersat 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 organisingskills, the ability to multitask, attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team-orientedenvironment. This candidate should possess the ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Departmentand 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 experienceon 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 therehabilitation 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-foryear 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 ofemployment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains requiredlicensure(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 Officein 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 Sarah Potter at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D