COUNTY REENTRY COORDINATOR

Code: 10906 Local Unclassified

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, provides reintegration case management support services to inmates in a county correctional facility; plans and coordinates the operation of a county reentry program; refers and recommends inmates to various social services and community programs; performs other related duties as required.

Examples of work

• Evaluates each inmate in a county correctional facility who has been sentenced to a term of incarceration or ordered detained pending trial following a pretrial detention hearing.
• Evaluates the needs of each inmate to identify which services and programs from which they would benefit.
• Develops and implements procedures for preparing county inmates for release.
• Plans and coordinates peer counseling programs that support the treatments of county inmates with substance abuse disorders.
• Researches and provides information concerning applications for State and county public assistance program benefits, available substance use disorder treatments and services, relevant social services and reentry and rehabilitative programs, One-Stop Career Center services, insurance eligibility, and any other treatment, services, and programming deemed appropriate upon evaluation.
• Determines whether an inmate is eligible to apply for federal, State, and/or county public assistance benefits programs and insurance coverage.
• Assists inmates with completing applications for, scheduling, and accessing appropriate services and programming upon release from the facility.
• Consults and coordinates with the county board of social services and/or welfare agency when providing assistance with respect to benefits or services administered by the board or agency.
• Prepares, updates, and maintains detailed records such as demographic information, intake information, and the number of inmates who are offered and/or accept services.
• Meets regularly with community stakeholders, such as human services directors, health administrators, wardens, and treatment providers to exchange and develop resources.
• Ensures inmates are aware of discharge processes and procedures upon release from the facility.
• Prepares various monthly and/or annual progress reports and budget analyses.
• Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester hour credits in any combination of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology, guidance and counseling, criminal justice, or law.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience in programs providing needs assessment, processing referral services and coordinating support activities.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of the standards, procedures, and methods of correctional facility programs.
• Knowledge of the issues involved in the social rehabilitation, care, custody, and treatment of individuals released from a correctional facility.
• Knowledge of techniques used to facilitate various social, vocational, and technical activities with inmates in a county correctional facility.
• Ability to evaluate and recommend inmates to various social services and community programs.
• Ability to plan and conduct sessions and discussion with inmates concerning services, treatment, scheduling, and benefit programs.
• Ability to develop, organize, and coordinate the activities involved in a county reentry program.
• Ability to effectively communicate with inmates and correctional facility staff.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate with various local and county stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare and maintain essential records and files.
• Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Applicants who have successfully completed the twenty-four (24) semester hour credits identified above but do not possess a bachelor's degree may substitute additional experience as indicated on a year-for-year basis with thirty (30) semester hours credits being equal to one (1) year of experience.