Reentry Services Coordinator

Curry-County,-Nm; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Curry County, NM is seeking a Reentry Services Coordinator to link participants with housing, transportation, and mental health resources, supporting successful transitions after release.

You will work with the Reentry Services Program Manager, detention staff, community organizations, and public agencies to provide empathetic, efficient support and help reduce recidivism.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups in private and public settings.
• Strong organizational skills to set up and maintain program monitoring systems.
• Excellent writing and oral communication abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; Canva experience preferred.
• Experience in community-based resource navigation or reentry support is preferred.
• Knowledge of local social service systems (housing, Medicaid, SNAP, mental health) is helpful.
• Experience with justice-involved populations and/or correctional settings is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check for facility access.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Link reentry participants with housing, transportation, and mental health resources.
• Collaborate with the Reentry Services Program Manager, detention staff, community organizations, and public agencies.
• Provide personalized, empathetic, and efficient support to participants.
• Help enhance reentry success and lower recidivism rates.
• Maintain program monitoring systems and documentation.
• Engage with diverse stakeholders to coordinate services and referrals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Writing

Oral communication

Microsoft Office

Canva

Case management

Resource navigation

Reentry programs

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Associate Degree in Social Work/Criminal Justice/Human Services

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Canva

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The Reentry Services Coordinator will work independently to link reentry participants with various resources, such as housing, transportation, and mental health services, to facilitate a successful transition following release from jail. This role involves collaborating with the Reentry Services Program Manager, detention staff, community-based organizations, and public agencies to provide personalized, empathetic, and efficient support aimed at enhancing reentry success and lowering recidivism rates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Health or related field working with mental health, restorative justice or similar programs preferred. Work experience and college education may be considered as equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in private and public settings with large and small groups of people.
• Strong organizational skills, including ability to set up and maintain program monitoring systems.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and other software such as Canva.
• Experience working in community-based resource navigation, case management, or reentry support is preferred.
• Knowledge of local social service systems (housing, Medicaid, SNAP, mental health services) and eligibility requirements, preferred.
• Experience working with justice-involved populations and/or in correctional settings, preferred.
• Ability to perform essential duties and adapt to working conditions.
• Ability to interact professionally with supervisor, subordinates, and other co-workers.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish helpful.
• Must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check for facility access.
• Ability to perform the essential duties in the working conditions described below.