Senior Re-Entry & Community Programs Specialist

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension benefits

Medical/Dental plans

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a Community Re-Entry Specialist III to assess re-entry needs and develop transition plans for offenders in parole settings. You will provide individualized case management, link clients to housing, employment, and community resources, and collaborate with multiple agencies to enhance public safety.

Responsibilities include data analysis, program delivery, and participation in multi-agency staffing, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices and pro-social

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of professional experience working directly with a hard to serve / high needs client population in a correctional / human services environment providing casework, coordination of services and identifying needs, and referring to appropriate resources as your primary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Assess re-entry needs, barriers and strengths using formal and informal assessment tools.
• Develop individualized transition plans based on assessed criminogenic needs and risks.
• Deliver individualized case management and instruction in housing, employment, repairing family support systems, identifying thinking errors, and developing decision making skills for pro-social change.
• Facilitate interactive group modules using evidence based curriculum and technology.
• Provide transitional services for high needs and homeless in release transition meetings.
• Work as part of the region/office or facility work team and adhere to policies and procedures.
• Attend multi-agency case staffing and meetings to plan and implement Re-Entry goals.
• Develop partnerships with community organizations to connect individuals with re-entry resources.
• Maintain and analyze data, collect feedback and evaluate service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a Community Re-Entry Specialist III to assess re-entry needs and develop transition plans for offenders in parole settings. You will provide individualized case management, link clients to housing, employment, and community resources, and collaborate with multiple agencies to enhance public safety.

Responsibilities include data analysis, program delivery, and participation in multi-agency staffing, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices and pro-social