Inmate Service and Reentry Care Coordinator

Who are you

You are a caring professional who is dedicated to providing mental health and/or substance abuse services. You have a passion for making a difference in your local community by providing care coordinator services through development coordination and implementation of evidence-based interventions opioid and other addiction treatments and programming for incarcerated individuals.

Under the guidance of the Criminal Justice Program Supervisor you will serve as a client advocate acting in their best interest at all times working within the jail as well as in the community. You will attend treatment plan development and review meetings. You will also coordinate and monitor appropriateness of all services examine and recommend new programs and provide assistance in crisis situations to stabilize your clients.

Services are delivered individually and in groups within the Hancock County Justice Center with a strong focus on transition and reentry planning to promote recovery reduce recidivism and ensure linkage to community-based services upon release.

Working in a team based environment is important to you. While working with the treatment team you will maintain a strengths-based approach as you work with your clients and families to assist with the retention of dignity and the development of positive qualities in the client.

You have:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Social Work Psychology Criminal Justice or a related field with a Bachelors degree preferred
• A valid drivers license and ability to maintain auto insurance as the position is required to transport clients in your own personal vehicle will be required within your local community
• CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain one
• Ability to regularly use various computer apps including Microsoft Office our HRIS EHR and other online systems with multiple logins often simultaneously.
• Willingness to submit background check drug screening and fingerprinting

Preferably:

• Licenses such as SWA CDCA or LSW
• Previous relevant experience working with individuals that have a primary mental health diagnosis and/or co-occurring disorders.

Who are we

We are a team of passionate individuals who work to provide prevention and specialized behavioral health and substance abuse services to individuals children and families in our multi-cultural communities in order to strengthen family life and promote personal growth. We offer a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and self-care through trainings and the development of skills. Our agency is dedicated to supplying employees with the necessary skills and tools necessary to be successful in their roles.

Benefits Include:

Family Resource Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place a policy which prohibits the use possession and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace. We base employment on qualifications merit and organizational/community need. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the citizens we serve.
If you require accommodations for the application process or to perform the essential job functions due to a disability please contact the Human Resources Department at . We are committed to providing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal opportunities for all applicants.

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