Residential Reentry Care Coordinator

Cherry Health (Cherry Street Services) DBA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHSC loan repayment

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), seeks a Coordinator, Residential Care to oversee residents in a re-entry facility. You will ensure safety, enforce policies, and document activities while supporting reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities include intake, medication oversight, searches, and coordination of transport and daily needs. This role requires strong organization, de-escalation, and clear reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR certification required or must be completed within the first week of employment.
• Associate degree in Human Services or a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in correctional science or adult treatment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orient and intake all new residents, ensuring they are informed of facility rules and expectations.
• Provide guidance and assistance to clients with questions, problems, and concerns.
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation of client activities and other relevant information.
• Monitor and track client activities on campus and in the community using headcounts, accountability calls, and GPS tracking.
• Ensure all residents sign in and out of the facility and monitor traffic of clients and visitors.
• Conduct random and scheduled searches of both the facility and client belongings.
• Perform urinalysis testing and enforce policies regarding substance use.
• Attend all required staff meetings, including Monthly RCC and All Staff Meetings.
• Oversee residents’ medication, ensuring they take it as prescribed, and document the dosage and time taken.
• Distribute mail, meals, and transportation tickets to residents.

Skills

Strong sense of order

De-escalation techniques

Written communication

Verbal communication

Data entry

Time management

Problem solving

Professionalism

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR certification

Associate degree in Human Services

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), seeks a Coordinator, Residential Care to oversee residents in a re-entry facility. You will ensure safety, enforce policies, and document activities while supporting reintegration into the community.

Responsibilities include intake, medication oversight, searches, and coordination of transport and daily needs. This role requires strong organization, de-escalation, and clear reporting.