Reentry Success Coordinator

The Community Warehouse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Milwaukee seeks a Reentry Success Coordinator to aid individuals transitioning back into society. This role involves recruiting and training volunteer mentors, fostering relationships based on trust and faith, and collaborating with local faith communities. Candidates should have a passion for supporting those rebuilding their lives and possess strong relationship-building skills. Engagement within the faith community to promote the program is essential. Competitive compensation and full-time commitment offered.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration.
• Commitment to the values of faith, compassion, restoration, and community support.
• Experience in mentoring, ministry, or reentry services preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience working with volunteers or faith-based programs is a plus.
• Associate's degree in related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors from local churches.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals returning from incarceration.
• Develop relationships with churches and organizations to support reentry.
• Facilitate regular mentor check-ins and gatherings that strengthen the mentorship community.
• Develop mentor orientation and training rooted in compassion, accountability, and faith-based support.
• Build trusting relationships with individuals returning from incarceration through the PIH program.
• Encourage participants as they rebuild stability and community connections.
• Help participants navigate reentry challenges through mentorship, encouragement, and practical support.
• Develop relationships with churches and organizations interested in supporting reentry participants.
• Coordinate opportunities for communities to serve as mentors, volunteers, and support networks.
• Represent The Community Warehouse and the PIH program at community meetings, faith gatherings, and outreach events.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Mentoring

Community outreach

Faith-based programs

Education

Associate's degree in social work or related field

Tools

Volunteer management tools

Job description

The Reentry Success Coordinator supports individuals who successfully graduate into the Partners in Hope (PIH) reentry program by helping them build meaningful connections, mentorship relationships, and a supportive community as they transition back into society. This role focuses on cultivating faith-centered mentorship, encouragement, accountability, and community engagement for individuals returning from incarceration. The coordinator will recruit and guide volunteer mentors, work alongside faith communities, and help participants establish stability, dignity, and hope as they rebuild their lives. Through mentorship and compassionate support, the Reentry Success Coordinator helps participants strengthen relationships, grow personally and spiritually, and successfully reintegrate into the community.

Program Details

• Reentry Success Coordinator
• Program: Partners in Hope (PIH)
• Organization: The Community Warehouse
• Location: Milwaukee, WI 53212
• Reports to: Partners in Hope Director
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Mentor Program Coordination

• Recruit, train, and support volunteer mentors from local churches and community partners.
• Match mentors with PIH participants based on background, life experience, and needs.
• Provide guidance and ongoing support to mentors to ensure healthy and encouraging relationships.
• Facilitate regular mentor check-ins and gatherings that strengthen the mentorship community.
• Develop mentor orientation and training rooted in compassion, accountability, and faith-based support.

Participant Support

• Build trusting relationships with individuals returning from incarceration through the PIH program.
• Encourage participants as they rebuild stability, personal responsibility, and community connections.
• Help participants navigate the challenges of reentry through mentorship, encouragement, and practical support.

Faith-Based Community Engagement

• Develop relationships with churches and organizations interested in supporting reentry participants.
• Coordinate opportunities for communities to serve as mentors, volunteers, and support networks.
• Represent The Community Warehouse and the PIH program at community meetings, faith gatherings, and outreach events.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration.
• Commitment to the values of faith, compassion, restoration, and community support.
• Experience in mentoring, ministry, community outreach, or reentry services preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience working with volunteers or faith-based programs is a plus.
• Associate's degree in social work, ministry, criminal justice, community development, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Impact of the Role

The Reentry Success Coordinator plays a vital role in helping individuals successfully return to their communities by building relationships rooted in trust, faith, and encouragement. Through mentorship and community support, participants are reminded that they are valued, capable of change, and not alone in their journey. This role strengthens the Partners in Hope (PIH) mission of restoration and reintegration while advancing The Community Warehouse’s commitment to helping individuals rebuild their lives and establish a stable foundation for the future.