Re-Entry Specialist
Re-Entry Specialist
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Position Description
The Harris County Public Defenders Office:
The PDO represents indigent clients who have been accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses in Harris County and the Holistic Services Division aims to address collateral consequences and existing legal and nonlegal issues in our clients lives that drive them into the criminal justice system. We provide dignity and personalized attention to our clients in hopes of stabilizing their lives and reducing their chances of returning to the system.
About this Position:
The Holistic Services Division of the Harris County Public Defenders Office (PDO) seeks to hire a licensed social worker to serve as a Reentry Specialist (Specialist). The Specialist we seek to hire will identify client needs based on an assessment of needs and clients stated desires.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate housing solutions assist with access to government benefits and connect clients to continuity of care services for mental and primary healthcare.
Work closely with attorneys and other holistic providers to coordinate clients reentry plans.
Produce written reentry plans coordinate with applicable community resources and maintain strong ties to community partners in the reentry space.
Attend community meetings related to criminal justice public safety housing and the provisioning of social services across Harris County.
Pursue and maintain positive relationships with other agencies operating at the intersection of behavioral health and justice.
Support development and implementation of collaborative systems and policies for the PDO.
Assist with preparation of mitigation reports and investigations in support of clients criminal cases as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience working in reentry services.
Licenses and Certifications:
Licensed Social Worker
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent writing research and communication skills.
NOTE:Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.Preferences
Bilingual (Spanish & English)
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Fulltime
- Monday Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Salary:
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus benefits
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
