Reentry Specialist

NFI North, Inc.; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 43,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (se

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation + Holidays

Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Pet Insurance

Home & Auto Insurance

Legal Plan

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a Reentry Specialist to provide both institutional and community-based case management services to justice-involved individuals.

The role supports reentry across the continuum, delivering evidence-based services that promote stability, skill development, and reintegration into the community across Middleton and partner sites. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or related field, with preference for experience

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience working with justice-involved populations is preferred.
• Experience facilitating groups is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and evaluate participant needs using designated tools.
• Facilitate evidence-based psychoeducational groups in alignment with program curriculum.
• Develop and implement individualized reentry plans with ongoing progress documentation.
• Monitor participant compliance with program expectations and ECSD rules and regulations.
• Lead reentry and discharge planning to support successful community transition.
• Ensure continuity of care and data transfer across program sites (Middleton, ECPRC, WIT, STAR).
• Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to help individuals navigate barriers and access resources.
• Maintain accurate records, data entry, and reporting per NFI MA and ECSD policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and conferences.
• Provide case management, referrals, and aftercare support services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with justice-involved pop

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Job description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking a Reentry Specialist to provide both institutional and community-based case management services to justice-involved individuals. This role supports individuals across the reentry continuum by delivering evidence-based services that promote stability, skill development, and successful reintegration into the community.

Service locations include the Middleton Jail and House of Correction, Essex County Pre-Release and Re-entry Center, Women in Transition Center, and Supporting Transition and Reentry (STAR) programs in Lynn and Lawrence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct assessments and evaluate participant needs using designated tools
• Facilitate evidence-based psychoeducational groups in alignment with program curriculum
• Develop and implement individualized treatment and reentry plans, including ongoing progress documentation
• Monitor participant compliance with program expectations and ECSD rules and regulations
• Lead reentry and discharge planning to support successful community transition
• Ensure continuity of care and data transfer across program sites (Middleton, ECPRC, WIT, STAR)
• Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to help individuals navigate barriers and access resources
• Maintain accurate records, data entry, and reporting in accordance with NFI MA and ECSD policies
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and conferences
• Provide case management, referrals, and aftercare support services

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field required
• Experience working with justice-involved populations preferred
• Experience facilitating groups preferred
• Knowledge of local and regional resources related to mental health, substance use recovery, and reentry support
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Salary: $25.00 - $31.25 per hour

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• 3 Weeks Paid Vacation + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

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