RISE UP Project Coordinator

Detroit Recovery Project; Detroit (MI); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA)

Résumé du poste

Detroit Recovery Project seeks a dedicated Project Coordinator to support justice-involved adults with substance use disorders, coordinating reentry planning, engagement, case management, and connections to community resources.

Under the RISE UP Project Director, you will collaborate with correctional facilities, probation and parole offices, and community partners to facilitate referrals and maintain participant records, monitor outcomes, and support program evaluation and grant reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Valid & unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License.
• At least one year of experience providing reentry support, case management, recovery support, or related community services.
• Familiarity with the justice system, reentry process, and barriers faced by individuals returning to the community.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate daily participant outreach, engagement, follow-up, and reentry support activities.
• Carry out assigned responsibilities in accordance with grant requirements.
• Coordinate referrals with correctional facilities and community partners.
• Meet with individuals who are incarcerated or returning to the community to identify needs and support reentry planning.
• Assist participants with case management needs and connect them with housing, employment, transportation, and healthcare services.
• Maintain participant information, referrals, and follow-up in the program’s database.
• Monitor engagement and progress toward reentry goals.
• Collaborate with the Project Director and Evaluator to monitor outcomes and grant progress.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, education, business or public health administration or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Excel

Microsoft Teams

AdobePRO

Description du poste

Are you ready to utilize your excellent leadership and communication skills? If so, join our team as we are seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Project Coordinator to join our close-knit team at Detroit Recovery Project.

Who We Are:

Detroit Recovery Project Incorporated (DRP) is a beacon of hope and transformation for communities grappling with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as other marginalized groups. We are committed to helping individuals overcome obstacles to a healthy, productive, and drug-free life.

Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for those seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients, helping them to understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive their substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:

• Spirituality
• Employment
• Education/Training
• Family & Recovery Support

What we’re looking for:

The RISE UP Project Coordinator supports justice-involved adults with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health needs by coordinating reentry planning, participant engagement, case management, and connections to community resources. Under the supervision of the RISE UP Project Director, this position collaborates with correctional facilities, probation and parole offices, and community partners to facilitate referrals and continuity of care. The Project Coordinator also maintains participant records, monitors engagement and outcomes, and supports program evaluation and grant reporting.

Compensation:

The starting pay rate for this position is $52,500 per year and is based on non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. This is a salaried-exempt role that is ineligible for overtime compensation.

The Ideal candidate will:

Coordinate daily participant outreach, engagement, follow-up, and reentry support activities.

Understand and carry out assigned responsibilities in accordance with RISE UP grant requirements.

Conduct outreach and coordinate referrals with correctional facilities, MDOC, probation and parole offices, and community partners.

Meet with individuals who are incarcerated or returning to the community to identify needs and support reentry planning.

Assist participants with justice-related case management needs and connect them with housing, employment, transportation, identification, benefits, healthcare, and other community resources.

Coordinate warm handoffs to DRP’s Recovery Support and Outpatient Departments and follow up to confirm participants have connected with services.

Collaborate with the Clinical Director and designated staff to coordinate access to clinical assessments and treatment services.

Maintain regular contact with participants to identify service barriers, monitor engagement, and support progress toward reentry goals.

Collect participant feedback, monitor satisfaction, and communicate concerns and opportunities for improvement to the Project Director.

Maintain accurate and timely participant information, referrals, service connections, and follow-up activities in the program’s internal Excel database.

Coordinate participant follow-up appointments and data collection, ensuring complete and accurate information is provided to the Project Director for SPARS entry and grant reporting.

Collaborate with the Project Director and Program Evaluator to monitor program activities, participant outcomes, and progress toward grant goals.

Participate in program meetings, case coordination activities, and partner meetings as assigned.

Comply with agency policies and procedures, the corporate compliance program, the code of ethics, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, HIPAA standards, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Promote DRP’s vision, values, and services to all customers and stakeholders
• Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
• Ensure all actions, job performance, personal conduct and communications represent the organization in a highly professional manner
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Completes other duties as requested or assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, education, business or public health administration or related field.
• Valid & unrestricted State of Michigan Driver’s License

At least one year of experience providing reentry support, case management, recovery support, or related community services.

Familiarity with the justice system, the reentry process, and barriers faced by individuals returning to the community.

Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery support, and community resources in Detroit and Wayne County.

Ability and willingness to work with individuals in correctional facilities, probation and parole offices, and community settings, subject to applicable facility requirements.

Ability to engage participants respectfully and provide services in a nonjudgmental manner.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to coordinate referrals, track follow-up needs, and maintain accurate records.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, and the ability to learn agency documentation systems.

Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with participants, staff, and community partners.

Ability to take initiative, follow through on assigned responsibilities, and contribute to program goals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and uphold appropriate professional boundaries.

Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that recognizes the value and contributions of all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

• Strong conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
• Administrative ability, experience in project coordination and supervision.
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and action plans.
• Strong organizational skills, including multitasking and time management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, and AdobePRO.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

What’s in it for you:

• A collaborative environment with Clinical Site Leaders and regular peer review
• Flexible scheduling-Excellent work/life balance (full-time and part-time schedules available)
• Full comprehensive benefits available to full-time employees:
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with Company match
• EAP
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)

*HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

The COVID-19 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)