Reentry Program Coordinator for Community Safety

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

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.