Reentry Specialist

Douglas County Nebraska; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,532,000 - 98,799,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas County Department of Corrections seeks an incumbent to provide case management for inmates, assessing behavioral health needs and coordinating services to support successful reentry after release.

Responsibilities include creating individualized reentry plans, coordinating with family, attorneys, and community resources, and documenting client data for reports and compliance. Travel may be required, and a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of counseling, case management, or social services experience required.
• Equivalent work experience may be substituted for educational requirements beyond high school on a year-for-year basis.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for inmates including assessment of behavioral health and material needs.
• Refer for services and support and enhance successful reentry after release.
• Coordinate services among providers as dictated by client plan and need.

Skills

Counseling

Case management

Social services

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Human Services

Job description

The Position Incumbent works under the direction of the Reentry Services Manager or designee, performing a variety of tasks associated with assisting detainees of the Douglas County Department of Corrections in obtaining services appropriate to their situation based on informational interviews and individual circumstances. Essential Functions Provide case management services for inmates including assessment of behavioral health, material needs, referring for services and support, and enhancing successful reentry after release. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public. Comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment. Make initial contact and interview clients determining the need and eligibility for facility-based or community-based services. Create individual reentry plans for obtaining services (e.g. mental health, job search, substance treatment, public assistance) in an effort to reduce future recidivism. Coordinate services among providers as dictated by client plan and need. Work with client's family, attorney, and community resources to plan for future needs and any required assistance. Ensure all client data is collected and documented appropriately, developing reports as needed. Report compliance of clients to appropriate party as needed, providing additional information. Facilitate group programming and education for clients. Safely operate a motor vehicle when required to travel on County business. Report to work at assigned location with regular, consistent attendance. Perform other duties as directed and assigned.

Education and Work Experience and Other Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Human Services required.

• *One (1) year of counseling, case management, or social services experience required.
• *Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment.
• *Equivalent work experience may be substituted for educational requirements beyond high school on a year-for-year basis.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is frequently performed in a locked correctional facility. Noise level is frequently moderate and occasionally loud. Work hours are typically standard day-shift hours; however, schedule will occasionally vary (e.g. evening, weekend, emergency call-in, and overtime). Work may be stressful when dealing with multiple priorities, competing needs, time constraints, limited resources and uncooperative/irate individuals. Work requires occasional physical activity including extended periods of sitting and standing, frequent walking, and occasional balancing, kneeling, bending, and reaching. Work also requires the ability to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk and hear within normal ranges. Incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computers and other equipment.

Douglas County offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Insurance including health, dental, vision, and life
• Pension
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave 13 Holidays
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Deferred Income plans (457 plan)
• EAP Health Savings Accounts01

Questions for Applicants:

• 01 What is the highest level of education you have completed?
• 02 If your degree is not in Criminal Justice, Social Work or Human Services, please specify your field of study.
• 03 How many years of experience do you have in counseling, case management or social services?
• 04 You must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and own mode of transportation at the time of hire and throughout employment. Do you understand this condition of employment?
• 05 Are you able to successfully perform the Essential Functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation?
• 06 Are you able to meet the Physical Requirements and Working Conditions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
• 07 This position requires the ability to deal effectively with individuals from a wide range of social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, including individuals who may be maladjusted, emotionally or mentally disturbed, hostile, and verbally abusive. Is this acceptable to you?
• 08 If you answer yes to claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach to your application, before submission, a copy of your DD214 including page 4 identifying your character of service (and IF disabled, verification of disability from the VA), OR if you are a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran, you must attach a copy of your spouse's DD214, showing character of service, a copy of the veteran's disability verification from the Department of Veteran's Affairs demonstrating a 100% permanent disability rating, and proof of marriage to the veteran; OR if you are a spouse of an active service member, you must attach a copy of your spouse's active service orders and proof of marriage to the active service member. I understand this requirement that documents must be attached. Yes No I am not claiming Veteran's Preference
• 09 Have you ever been convicted of a violation of any criminal statute whether felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a charge pending for any felony, misdemeanor, or other criminal offense excluding minor traffic violations? NOTE: Applicants are not obligated to disclose a sealed juvenile record of arrest, custody, complaint, disposition, diversion, adjudication, or sentence. Yes No
• 10 If answered "yes", please list offense(s) and date(s) of occurrence(s). NOTE: A conviction record is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered in relation to the position applied for.
• 11 As outlined in the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 The Douglas County Department of Corrections shall ask all applicants and employees who may have contact with inmates directly about previous misconduct described in paragraph (a) of this section in written applications or interviews for hiring or promotions and in any interviews or written self-evaluations conducted as part of reviews of current employees the following questions. 115.17 (a) The agency shall not hire or promote anyone who may have contact with inmates, and shall not enlist the services of any contractor who may have contact with inmates, who-- (1) Has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997); (2) Has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or (3) Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section. Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution? (If yes, explain)
• 12 Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse? (If yes, explain)
• 13 Have you ever convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion? (If yes, explain)
• 14 Are you able to work day shifts Monday through Friday? Yes No
• 15 The pay range salary for this position is $22.87 to $34.48 per hour. Is this acceptable to you? Yes No

Required Question Employer Douglas County (NE) Address 1819 Farnam Street, Suite 505 Omaha, Nebraska, 68183 Phone [phone] Website http://hr.douglascounty-ne.gov/employment