Residential Re-Entry Specialist (2nd; Tue-Sat 4p-12a)

Community Solutions, Inc.; Bloomfield (AR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick time and floating holidays

Medical and dental plans

401(k) retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing training

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is seeking a shift-based staff member to support individuals on parole within a secure facility. The role focuses on supervision, safety, and compliance with program rules.

You will conduct urinalysis, document incidents, and assist with client intake and movement while ensuring the security of keys and property. A high school diploma and FBOP training readiness are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 4 years’ experience in social service or criminal justice.
• Must pass FBOP background check.
• Attend 40hrs FBOP required training, prior to working FBOP clients.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Report 15 minutes before shift start.
• Conduct urinalysis.
• Provide updates on client issues and incidents.
• Verify all items exchanged between shifts.
• Ensure security of facility keys.
• Perform intake on new arrivals and supervise visitation.
• Monitor medication self-administration and document results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Male applicants only

Education

High School Diploma with 4+ years in social services or criminal justice

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: CT - Drapelick Center - Bloomfield, CT, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: License Required, Job Shift: Second Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services.

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Report to work 15 minutes before their scheduled shift; for example staff hired for the 4pm-12am shift are required to report to work by 3:45pm.


• Conduct Urinalysis.


• Provide update 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, as well as applicable shift differentials.

Qualifications: What We’re Looking For:

• 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 We Offer:

• 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.

Company Overview:

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan, we opened the first state-contracted halfway house in New England which has grown to a continuum of approximately 60 programs and services in 11 states. For more than 60 years, CSI has built upon its successful foundation and expanded to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. To learn more about CSI please visit our website https://csi-online.org.

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.

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