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POSITION: Reentry Case Manager/Reentry Specialist
REPORTS TO: Program Director
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a multi-cultural staff to provide appropriate services to a diverse client population. A bachelor’s or associate degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field and experience working with clients with criminal justice involvement, mental illness and/or addiction is strongly preferred. Years of experience may be allowed as substitution for a degree. Persons who have experienced incarceration themselves, or have a family member who has been incarcerated, is a plus. The employee must have reliable transportation and a clean license. Prefer clients who are able to pass a clearance to enter the Monroe County jail. This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, with benefits.
DUTIES: This position is responsible for providing direct case management services to clients at RAWNY’s Reentry One-Stop. Our goal is to enhance public safety and decrease recidivism by helping our clients become stable in the community and desist from criminal behaviors.
DESIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
This position has a salary range for $40-45,000 depending on education and experience. RAWNY offers a full benefits package including generous paid time off. Please respond with resume and three references to Ann Graham, agraham@rawny.org. No phone calls, please.
REPORTS TO: Program Director
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to working as part of a multi-cultural staff to provide appropriate services to a diverse client population. A bachelor’s or associate degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field and experience working with clients with criminal justice involvement, mental illness and/or addiction is strongly preferred. Years of experience may be allowed as substitution for a degree. Persons who have experienced incarceration themselves, or have a family member who has been incarcerated, is a plus. The employee must have reliable transportation and a clean license. Prefer clients who are able to pass a clearance to enter the Monroe County jail. This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, with benefits.
DUTIES: This position is responsible for providing direct case management services to clients at RAWNY’s Reentry One-Stop. Our goal is to enhance public safety and decrease recidivism by helping our clients become stable in the community and desist from criminal behaviors.
- Carry a caseload of approximately 30 clients. Assist clients with issues related to benefits, employment, housing, childcare, healthcare, obtaining identification, and other supports that might serve to increase client success.
- Work with clients to create support groups and pro-social recreational activities.
- Able to maintain a positive professional relationship with staff at Monroe County Probation, the Monroe County Jail, the NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (Parole), and/or other governmental offices that impact your client.
- Maintain accurate and timely client records.
- Participate in community meetings as needed. Build robust working relationships with community agencies and RAWNY member agencies.
- Perform other tasks as assigned
DESIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to successfully engage clients, including those who may have serious, persistent mental health issues and criminal justice histories.
- Understands the effects of trauma
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to utilize a Microsoft Access-based case management system
- Familiar with resources in the community that meet a wide variety of client needs
- Comfortable working independently
- Bilingual in any language is a plus
- Certification in Offender Workforce Development (OWDS), Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Thinking 4 Change (T4C) and/or CASAC are desirable Able to keep a sense of humor and “go with the flow,” who avoids drama and isn't the cause of it.
This position has a salary range for $40-45,000 depending on education and experience. RAWNY offers a full benefits package including generous paid time off. Please respond with resume and three references to Ann Graham, agraham@rawny.org. No phone calls, please.