Re-Entry Task Force Coordinator

Rockland County Re-entry Task Force Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

BRIDGES operates a variety of programs guided by the Philosophy of Independent Living to provide services and supports for individuals with disabilities to experience autonomy in all areas of living.

The Re-Entry Services Coordinator oversees the day-to-day functions of the Rockland County Re-Entry Task Force (RCRTF), including individual case management services to each person referred to the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Associate degree in criminal justice and five years’ experience working with the criminal justice population or Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology or related field and three years’ experience working with the criminal justice population or CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor) and ten years of experience working with the criminal justice population

· Experience with supervising staff, preference for applicants who have supervised peer staff

· Strong verbal, written communication and organizational skills

· Demonstrated knowledge of community-based service organizations

· Demonstrated ability to coordinate service delivery in a multidisciplinary environment which provides services to individuals transitioning home from state correctional facilities or those with criminal justice system involvement.

· Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a service coordination team

· Demonstrated ability to work as a person-centered, trauma-informed service provider to serve as an example in the community promoting equity and understanding

· Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications specifically knowledge of Microsoft Office software applications such as Word and Excel

· Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with multiple priorities and the ability to pivot duties as needs arise

· Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks necessary to accomplish goals

· Knowledge of the Transition from Prison to Community Model and Evidenced Based Principles, including Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Brief Action Planning, and Relapse Prevention

Representative(s) of DOCCS (Parole) and County Co-Chair will be on the interview

committee, where feasible

• DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Facilitate engagement of state and local partners in the RCRTF to ensure the availability of benefits, services, and community-level support for re-entry

· Assist in developing individual re-entry service plans

· Develop a working knowledge of local community services

· Provide quality service coordination to ensure people served are receiving needed services deemed critical for success

· Conduct re-entry service plan reviews with RCRTF referrals, and document progress; include Parole officers

· Ensure the delivery of CBI and/or employment readiness services as outlined in the work plan

· Coordinate bi-weekly Case Conference meetings and provide a schedule to DCJS of these meetings upon request

· Schedule and host quarterly meetings of the RCRTF and ensure DCJS is notified of all quarterly RCRTF meetings with an agenda a week prior to the meeting.

· Serve as the primary liaison with DOCCS to receive appropriate referrals

· Serve as a liaison between the RCRTF and DCJS

· Ensure completion and submission of all required reports to DCJS by established due dates

· Promptly notify DCJS Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives (OPCA) re-entry unit staff and RCRTF Co-chairs of any barriers, limitations or obstacles to providing services to participants and submit a performance improvement plan to address such concerns

· Ensure prompt notification to DCJS and Co-chairs of any critical incidents involving RCRTF operations, including its members or staff, specific programmatic services, and/or RCRTF participants, as well as any negative media reports

· Organize and deliver outreach and educational events

· Attend continuing educational trainings and meetings

· Monitor performance targets and ensure appropriate documentation and reporting to DCJS

· Supervise Peer Case Coordinator of the RCRTF