Transition Coordinator - Reentry (Corrections)

Position Summary

Facilitates the development and acquisition of all Re-entry services for residents, (incarcerated and released) i.e., housing, employment, transportation, reconnection benefits, healthcare and family reunification. Increases opportunities for inter-system and inter- disciplinary education and training. Leverages community networks to enhance community supervision and increase knowledge of Re-entry policies and programs. Concentrates on community supervision resources and adjust strategies as sustainability is achieved.

Pay Grade: 51

Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience as a social worker, coordinator or related with direct service within organizations meeting the needs of difficult and hard-to-manage populations; AND
• Bachelor''s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Management, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling or related field; OR
• An equivalent combination of related experience and/or education.
• Familiarity with community resources necessary for program success including governmental, private or faith-based preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements ongoing re-entry transition planning.
• Develops impact panels, impact of crime classes and other programs involving victims designed to convey the harm resulting from crime.
• Facilitates access to stable housing upon resident's re-entry to the community.
• Ensures that individualized, accessible, integrated and effective community-based health and treatment services are available.
• Facilitates residents sustained engagement in treatment, mental health and supportive health services as required.
• Consults family and community members regularly to determine their assessment of the re-entering resident's adjustment and modify supervision strategies accordingly.
• Recruits volunteers from community and faith-based groups to increase program capacity.
• Creates a comprehensive workforce system that is integrated, market-driven, accountable, universal and portable.
• Facilitates public appreciation for re-entry, (i.e., providing support during residents' incarceration and upon return, makes families and the community stronger, safer and healthier).
• Performs field duties and responsibilities (home and agency visits, meetings, conferences, workshops) as required.
• Maintains all required program documentation (databases, spreadsheets, reports, forms, statistics, etc.).
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of counseling and their application.
• Knowledge of legal methodology and processing cases.
• Ability to establish meaningful rapport with counselees.
• Ability to write meaningful reports.
• Ability to gather and interpret case histories.
• Ability to work with various support agencies in exchange for information and data.
• Ability to organize and supervise meaningful activities relevant to patient needs.

Special Requirements

• Must pass background check
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one as of date of employment
• Must be on call and available for various shifts and weekend work.
• Must be able to be certified to perform CPR.
• Must participate in annual in-service training and other training programs as required.

Disclaimer

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work employees perform within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required by the employee assigned to the position.

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include Appointed positions with Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.