Reentry Coordinator: Plan & Connect Prerelease Services

Socket.dev; Burgin (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Reentry Coordinator to plan and coordinate prerelease services, including home placement and transportation for medical appointments, for offenders returning to the community.

The role involves assisting with program and treatment plans related to risk and needs assessment, and enhancing community involvement by linking offenders with providers upon release. Expect to participate in local reentry councils and prepare monthly reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional experience in corrections, law enforcement, probation, parole, juvenile justice, social work, or related field.
• Experience in probation/parole or corrections, criminal justice, or social work substituting for education allowed on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be 21 years of age and maintain required licensure/certifications.

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 upon release.
• Host prerelease events to provide resources and services to address barriers at release.
• Attend and participate in local reentry councils.
• Prepare monthly reports.
• Maintain files according to ACA standards.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Kentucky Department of Corrections is seeking a Reentry Coordinator to plan and coordinate prerelease services, including home placement and transportation for medical appointments, for offenders returning to the community.

The role involves assisting with program and treatment plans related to risk and needs assessment, and enhancing community involvement by linking offenders with providers upon release. Expect to participate in local reentry councils and prepare monthly reports.