Residential Re-Entry Specialist (3rd)

Community Solutions; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation accrual

Sick time and floating holidays

Medical and dental plans

Vision, FSA, STD, accident, hospital,

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) with 100% match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement after one year

Ongoing training

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. in Bloomfield, CT is seeking a Full-time Residential Re-Entry Specialist for the Drapelick Center. The role requires working third shift and serving male clients due to contractual requirements.

You will conduct urinalysis, document, monitor movement, and perform searches, counts, and transportation as needed. A high school diploma and 4 years in social services or criminal justice are required, along with a FBOP background check and 40 hours of FBOP training.

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-for-one basis).
• Only male applicants will be considered due to contractual requirements.
• Pass a Federal Bureau of Prisons background check.
• Attend 40 hours of FBOP required training prior to working with FBOP clients.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Report to work 15 minutes before the scheduled shift.
• Conduct urinalysis and secure urine samples from same-sex clients, completing all required paperwork and electronic documentation.
• Provide updates on client issues and incidents to staff.
• Verify all physical items being passed between shifts and ensure security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search, and home confinement spot checks on each shift.
• Perform common area, room, and perimeter searches as assigned, documenting results.
• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility, documenting results.
• Confiscate contraband found and complete incident reports.
• Complete house counts: every hour from midnight to 8am and every 2 hours from 8am to 10pm, documenting results.
• Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
• Conduct monthly emergency drills.
• Supervise all client visitation and sign visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
• Complete intake on all new arrivals prior to the end of the shift and facilitate client orientation as assigned.
• Facilitate all client movement in and out of the facility.
• Monitor client’s self-administration of medication.

Skills

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Background check readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: CT - Drapelick Center - Bloomfield, CT 06002
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Travel Percentage: License Required
• Job Shift: Third Shift
• Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Overview

Join our mission‑driven team as a Full‑time Residential Re‑Entry Specialist at Drapelick Center located in Bloomfield, CT. Due to our contractual requirements, we can only consider male applicants for this role. We believe in second chances and providing the support people need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Report to work 15 minutes before the scheduled shift.
• Conduct urinalysis and secure urine samples from same‑sex clients, completing all required paperwork and electronic documentation.
• Provide updates on client issues and incidents to staff.
• Verify all physical items being passed between shifts and ensure security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search, and home confinement spot checks on each shift.
• Perform common area, room, and perimeter searches as assigned, documenting results.
• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility, documenting results.
• Confiscate contraband found and complete incident reports.
• Complete house counts: every hour from midnight to 8am and every 2 hours from 8am to 10pm, documenting results.
• Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
• Conduct monthly emergency drills.
• Supervise all client visitation and sign visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
• Complete intake on all new arrivals prior to the end of the shift and 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 12:00am – 8:00am

Hourly Rate

$20.25 per hour, plus applicable shift differentials.

Why Work with Us

• Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma‑Informed Approach: ongoing training to support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment: work closely with the Program Director, MST Experts, and external stakeholders.
• Growth Opportunities: expand expertise with training, certification, and professional development.

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‑for‑one basis).
• Only male applicants will be considered due to contractual requirements.
• Pass a Federal Bureau of Prisons background check.
• Attend 40 hours of FBOP required training prior to working with FBOP clients.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• Two weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, bumping to three weeks after one year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis) and floating holiday time (4 days per 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 100% company match up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Ongoing training.

Company Overview

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible citizenship, accountability, and well‑being for individuals and families at risk of involvement in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since its founding in 1962, CSI has delivered supervision, treatment, and individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities.

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.