Reentry Housing Coordinator

State of Utah; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 79,942,000 - 133,786,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

The Utah Department of Corrections is seeking a Reentry Housing Coordinator for West Jordan, UT. This on-site role focuses on establishing housing pathways for individuals transitioning from state facilities, while coordinating with housing authorities, grant networks, landlords, and service providers.

Ideal candidates will navigate barriers, integrate wrap-around supports, and collaborate with discharge planners and probation staff to ensure safe housing and successful community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Housing Systems Knowledge including HUD programs and local Utah housing inventory.
• Understanding of how stable housing links to workforce development and healthcare.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and risk-reduction strategies.
• Ability to engage private landlords, non-profits, and government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of housing providers and local authorities.
• Assess housing barriers and map tailored stabilization plans with wrap-around services.
• Coordinate 90-day pre-release housing planning and warm handoffs to community housing.
• Bridge non-profit housing and probation/parole teams while ensuring safety and compliance.
• Track placement timelines and evaluate contract performance for state-funded housing.

Skills

Housing knowledge

Reentry integration

Stakeholder engagement

Risk awareness

Job description

FT / PT Status

Full-Time

Benefits Eligibility

This position is eligible for a full benefits package.

Salary

$27.88 - $46.69 Hourly Wage

Remote Work / In-Office

In-Office / On-Site

Application Deadline

10/8/2026*

• This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received.

Key Responsibilities

The Reentry Housing Coordinator serves as a housing subject-matter expert within the Division of Reentry and Rehabilitation, responsible for establishing, navigating, and expanding sustainable housing pathways for individuals transitioning from state facilities or community supervision. Operating under general direction, this specialist builds external partnerships across local housing authorities, federal grant networks, private landlords, and non-profit service providers. This role bridges the gap between immediate emergency shelter needs and long-term community stability by integrating housing access with transportation, employment, healthcare, and wrap-around support systems.

Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Housing Network & Community Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain a robust network of housing providers, private landlords, emergency shelters, rapid re-housing initiatives, and supportive housing programs across Utah. Act as the Division's primary liaison to regional Continuums of Care (CoCs) and local housing authorities.
• Individual Navigation & Service Delivery: Evaluate individual housing barriers (e.g., criminal background checks, credit history, eviction records) and map tailored stabilization plans. Coordinate interconnected wrap-around services—including employment, transportation, vital identification documents, and life skills to ensure long-term housing retention.
• Pre-Release Planning & Transition Coordination: Collaborate directly with facility discharge planners and probation/parole officers to initiate housing planning 90 days prior to release, facilitating direct, warm handoffs to community housing upon release.
• Cross-System Communication & Safety Alignment: Serve as the functional bridge between non-profit housing entities and probation/parole supervision staff. Ensure housing plans comply with court-ordered supervision conditions while maintaining client safety and program integrity.
• Program Evaluation & Contract Tracking: Track housing placement timelines, retention rates, and referral outcomes in the electronic case management database. Evaluate performance for state-funded housing contracts to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Housing Systems Knowledge: Deep understanding of HUD programs, Section 8, Housing First models, Rapid Re-Housing, Permanent Supportive Housing, and local Utah housing inventory.
• Holistic Reentry Integration: Understanding of how stable housing intersects with workforce development, Medicaid/healthcare navigation, substance use recovery, and public transportation infrastructure.
• Barrier Identification & Risk Awareness: Knowledge of evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, risk-reduction strategies, and the unique societal barriers facing justice-involved populations.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to negotiate, build trust, and maintain strong relationships with private market landlords, community non-profits, and government agencies.

About The Role

Location

8523 South Redwood Rd

West Jordan, Utah, 84088

United States

Background Check Required

A comprehensive background investigation, which may include a polygraph, may be required.

Drug Test Required

Yes

Schedule Code

AX - Employees in supervisory positions

Why You Should Join Our Team

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

The Utah Department of Corrections as a dedicated team of professionals ensures public safety by effectively managing offenders while maintaining close collaboration with partner agencies and the community. Our team is devoted to providing maximum opportunities for offenders to make lasting changes through accountability, treatment, education, and positive reinforcement within a safe environment.

For additional information about the Utah Department of Corrections please go to this link. http://www.corrections.utah.gov/

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].