Residential Re-Entry Specialist (2nd)

Community Solutions; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Sick time

Medical insurance

Dental plan

401(k)

Job summary

Community Solutions in Bloomfield, CT seeks a dedicated security/social services staff member for second shift at the Drapelick Center. The role focuses on supervising clients, performing checks, and ensuring the safety and orderly operation of the facility.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and 4 years' experience in social services or criminal justice, with a mandatory FBOP background check and 40 hours of training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years in social service or criminal justice.
• Due to contractual requirements, only male applicants considered for this role.
• Pass a Federal Bureau of Prisons background check.
• Attend 40hrs FBOP required training prior to working FBOP clients.
• Strong attention to details.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Report to work 15 minutes before scheduled shift (e.g., 4pm–12am shift report by 3:45pm).
• Conduct urinalysis.
• Provide updates on any client issues and incidents.
• Verify all physical items being passed between shifts.
• Ensure security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks on each shift.
• Conduct common area, room searches and perimeter searches as assigned and document results.
• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results.
• Confiscate contraband found and complete incident report.
• Complete hourly house counts, then every 2 hours during day, with documentation.
• Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
• Conduct monthly emergency drills.
• Secure urines from same sex clients and complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Supervise all client visitation and sign in/out visitors and contractors.
• Complete intake on new arrivals prior to end of shift and facilitate orientation.
• Facilitate client movement in/out of the facility.
• Monitor client self-administration of medication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Location: CT - Drapelick Center - Bloomfield, CT 06002

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: License Required

Job Shift: Second Shift

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Responsibilities

• Report to work 15 minutes before scheduled shift (e.g., staff hired for the 4pm-12am shift are required to report by 3:45pm).
• Conduct urinalysis.
• Provide updates on any client issues and incidents.
• Verify all physical items being passed between shifts.
• Ensure security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks on each shift.
• Conduct common area, room searches and perimeter searches as assigned and document results.
• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results.
• Confiscate any contraband found and complete incident report.
• Complete house counts every hour from midnight to 8am and every 2 hours from 8am to 10pm and document results.
• Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
• Conduct monthly emergency drills.
• Secure urines from same sex clients and complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation.
• Supervise all client visitation. Sign all visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
• Complete intake on all new arrivals prior to the end of your shift. Facilitate client orientation as assigned.
• Facilitate all client movement in and out of the facility.
• Monitor client’s self‑administration of medication.

Schedule

Tuesday‑Saturday 4:00pm to 12:00am

Hourly Rate

$20.25 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials.

Why Work with Us?

• Life‑Changing Work: Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma‑Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. You’ll receive ongoing training to ensure you can support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment: Work closely with the Program Director, MST Experts, and external stakeholders in a supportive, team‑oriented setting.
• Growth Opportunities: Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years’ experience in the social service or criminal justice field. Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one‑year for one‑year basis.
• Due to our contractual requirements, we can only consider male applicants for this role.
• Pass a Federal Bureau of Prisons background check.
• Attend 40hrs of FBOP required training, prior to working FBOP clients.
• Strong attention to details.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
• Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service.
• Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.