Residential Re-Entry Specialist (PT 16, 2nd; Sat-Sun 4p-12a)

Community Solutions; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

401(k) Retirement savings plan with 4%

Ongoing training

Job summary

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) seeks a Part-time Residential Re-Entry Specialist for the Drapelick program in Bloomfield, CT. The role focuses on supervising clients in a congregate setting, conducting drug tests, intake, and case management to support reintegration and employment goals.

Due to contractual requirements, only male applicants are considered. The position includes shift-based responsibilities, security duties, and extensive documentation to monitor compliance and progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years’ experience in the social service or criminal justice field.
• Due to contractual requirements, only male applicants for this role.
• Pass a FBOP background check and attend 40 hours FBOP training prior to working with FBOP clients.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain required credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct urinalysis.
• Provide updates on client issues and incidents.
• Supervise client movements and searches.
• Complete intake and client orientation for new arrivals.
• Monitor self-administration of medication and ensure documentation.

Skills

Attention to details

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: CT - Drapelick Center - Bloomfield, CT 06002, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: Bachelors Degree, Travel Percentage: License Required, Job Shift: Second Shift, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Community Solutions, Inc. is seeking a dedicated candidate to fill the role of a Part-time Residential Re-Entry Specialist for our Drapelick program located in Bloomfield, CT. Due to our contractual requirements, we can only consider male applicants for this role. These are programs for state and federal work release clients who live in a congregate setting and are supported as they obtain full-time employment and meet financial and self-sufficiency goals. The programs administer assessments, monitor compliance with treatment plan goals and involve clients in direct treatment services that address their criminogenic tendencies. Random breathalyzer or urinalysis, cognitive behavioral groups, home confinement monitoring, and case management to assist clients in maintaining stability leading to successful discharge.

Position Overview

• 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: Saturday-Sunday 4:00pm to 12:00am

Hourly Rate: $19.75 per hour, as well as applicable shift differentials

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 built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 4 years’ experience in the social service or criminal justice field.
• 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.
• Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one year for one year basis.
• Strong attention to details
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Benefits

• Sick time (1hr for every 40 hours worked on a bi-weekly basis)
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. 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.