Reentry Coordinator (Montgomery County MD), Part Time
Reentry Coordinator (Montgomery County MD), Part Time
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ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees mental health social work employment and adult education legal and financial services health care food assistance shelter and housing developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our promote from within culture. We offer professional development a comprehensive benefits package a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work and a passion for building and motivating world class high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
JOB SUMMARY: The Reentry Coordinator assumes a lead role in coordinating activities of the Prison Outreach program in Montgomery County MD working closely with the Montgomery County Prison Release Center (PRC) to assist men and women returning to Montgomery County after incarceration. The position recruits trains and engages mentors who volunteer to support program participants as they transition back into the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure appropriate match between volunteer mentors and mentees through well-defined recruitment selection and retention strategy.
Introduce the program to potential mentees assist with application conduct interviews assess their needs and appropriately match each with a mentor.
Recruit train and support mentors from the community Cultivate relationships with community organizations from which to recruit prospective mentors.
Conduct program orientation sessions for volunteer mentors and mentees to introduce the Welcome Home Reentry mentor program and program training sessions to improve the skills and knowledge of the mentors.
Work with the Volunteer Services Office to execute a process to screen and match volunteer mentors with returning citizen mentees.
Collect and compile activity data and ensure the prompt submission of all required reports.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree in human services or related field
2 years experience working in the field of corrections
Experience in recruiting training managing and supporting volunteers and/or facilitating mentor/mentee relationships
Possess security and background clearances to work in local correction facilities
SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form and to give presentations to large groups.
- Skill in the use of computers preferably a PC Windows-based operating environment and MS Office products.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
