Remote Forensic Reentry Peer Support Specialist

Mississippi Department of Mental Health; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Mental Health seeks a Forensic Peer Reentry Coordinator to bridge justice-involved individuals to community behavioral health services. Using lived experience, you will guide transition back into the community, promoting recovery and stability.

You will work remotely on a contractual basis, coordinating assessments, reentry plans, and collaborations with probation officers, attorneys, and case managers to ensure access to housing, employment, healthcare, and social

Qualifications

• Lived experience with the justice system and sustained recovery; peer certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of the criminal justice system, reentry principles, and behavioral health services; excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders including law enforcement, social services and community partners; proficient with MS Office and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to justice-involved individuals transitioning from correctional facilities to the community.
• Conduct individualized assessments to identify each participant's strengths, needs and barriers.
• Collaborate with probation/parole officers, attorneys, and case managers to develop and implement individualized reentry plans.
• Facilitate group sessions, educational workshops, and recovery-focused activities.
• Advocate for participants' access to housing, employment, health care, and social services.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all interactions and progress in compliance with credentialing and funding requirements.
• Provide education and support navigating the court system, treatment options, and community resources.
• Serve as a role model of recovery, resilience, and personal transformation.
• Implement all needed reports for Forensics Peer Support Services programs as required by the funding source/TTI.
• Provide TA assistance to recipients Services to Forensics Peer Support Services Program Coordinate and/or provide consultation, technical assistance and coaching to assure that the Peer Recovery Support Services model and approaches are implemented and adhere to best practice standards.
• Effectively engage and provide consistent contact and feedback to stakeholders
• Assist programs with the development of policy manuals, job descriptions and other necessary tasks to effectively administer the Forensics Peer Support Services Projects.

Skills

Lived experience

Peer support

Education

Bachelor's degree (social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Mississippi Department of Mental Health seeks a Forensic Peer Reentry Coordinator to bridge justice-involved individuals to community behavioral health services. Using lived experience, you will guide transition back into the community, promoting recovery and stability.

You will work remotely on a contractual basis, coordinating assessments, reentry plans, and collaborations with probation officers, attorneys, and case managers to ensure access to housing, employment, healthcare, and social