Reentry Coordinator, DC (1435)

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.

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JOB SUMMARY: The Reentry Coordinator assumes a lead role in coordinating activities of the Prison Outreach program in Washington DC working closely with partner agencies (e.g. Federal Halfway Houses Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) and DC Jail) to assist men and women returning to the District after incarceration. The position recruits trains and engages volunteer mentors who support program participants as they transition back into the community including identifying and assessing returning citizens for transitional housing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure appropriate match between volunteer mentors and mentees through well-defined recruitment selection and retention strategy.
• Interview and screen Returning Citizens (post-release) and individuals referred by jails or prisons including the DC Jail before discharge (pre-release) primarily in the District of Columbia.
• Collect and compile activity data and ensure the prompt submission of all required reports.
• Continuously improve the impact and operation of the program through.
• Foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources that support men and women transitioning to the community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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 work with citizens returning from jail/prison and ability to interact with government agencies responsible for reentry.
• Skill in the use of computers preferably a PC Windows-based operating environment and MS Office products.

Benefits Package:

• Robust Professional development and training opportunities
• Medical prescriptions dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short Term/ Long Term disability
• Group Life Insurance and AD&D
• Other Volunteer Insurance Benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Parenting leave
• Pets Insurance

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM