Reentry Coordinator (Dc)

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.

Our Benefits:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plan with company match

• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave

• 11 paid holidays

• Professional development and training

• Tuition reimbursement

• Employee referral bonus program

• Flexible work arrangements

• Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors

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.

• Perform Intake Assessment on all participants entering the program. Work closely with Senior Program Manager, Case Manager and Jubilee Housing Program Manager to identify clients who meet admission criteria.

• Work with case management to ensure clients move from Welcome Home Reentry Transitional Housing Program at Jubilee Housing to independent living.

• Collect and compile activity data and ensure the prompt submission of all required reports.

• Foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources that support men and women transitioning to the community.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's 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:

• Knowledge of local region. Ability to work with citizens returning from jail/prison.

• Knowledge of social services and the criminal justice system with emphasis on parole and probation.

• Skill in the use of computers, preferably a PC, Windows-based operating environment, and MS Office products