Residential Re-Entry Specialist

At Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI), we believe in second chances and providing the support people need to succeed. For over 60 years, we’ve been a pioneer in community‑based services, transforming lives through innovative programs for individuals involved in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice systems.

We are seeking a Full‑time Residential Re‑Entry Specialist to support clients at the Drapelick Center in Bloomfield, CT. Due to our contractual requirements, we can only consider male applicants for this role.

• Report to work 15 minutes before the scheduled shift. For example, staff hired for the 4:00pm–12:00am shift must report by 3:45pm.
• Conduct urinalysis.
• Provide updates on any client issues and incidents.
• Verify all physical items passed between shifts.
• Ensure the security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot‑checks on each shift.
• Conduct common‑area, room, and perimeter searches as assigned and document results.
• Conduct pat/pocket searches on all clients entering the facility and document results.
• Confiscate any contraband found and complete the incident report.
• Complete house counts every hour from midnight to 8am and every two hours from 8am to 10pm, documenting results.
• Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
• Conduct monthly emergency drills.
• Secure urines from same‑sex clients and complete all required paperwork and electronic documentation.
• Supervise all client visitation; sign all visitors and contractors in and out of the facility.
• Complete intake for all new arrivals prior to the end of your shift and facilitate client orientation as assigned.
• Facilitate all client movement in and out of the facility.
• Monitor clients' self‑administration of medication.

Tuesday – Saturday, 4:00pm to 12:00am.

$19.25–$19.92. Candidates with a minimum of six months residential experience start at $19.92 per hour. All other candidates start at $19.25 per hour, with the opportunity to move up to $19.92 after six months of uninterrupted service and demonstrated proficiency in the RRS role.

• Life‑Changing Work:
  Help individuals on parole rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.
• Trauma‑Informed Approach: CSI is committed to understanding and addressing trauma. Ongoing training ensures you can support clients with care and compassion.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work closely with the Program Director, MST experts, and external stakeholders in a team‑oriented setting.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Expand your expertise with training, certification, and professional development options in a growing organization.

• High school diploma plus four years’ experience in the social service or criminal justice field. Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one‑year‑for‑one‑year basis.
• Due to our contractual requirements, we can only consider male applicants for this role.
• Pass a Federal Bureau of Prisons background check.
• Attend 40 hours of FBOP required training prior to working with FBOP clients.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, increased to three (3) weeks after one year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual basis) and floating holiday time (4 days per year).
• Medical and dental plans.
• Voluntary plan options for vision, FSA, voluntary STD, accident, hospital, life insurance, and AD&D.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service.
• Ongoing training.

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes responsible citizenship, accountability, and well‑being for individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since its founding in 1962, CSI has built a pioneer reputation, launching the first state‑contracted halfway house in New England which has grown to a continuum of approximately 60 programs and services in 11 states.

For more than 60 years, CSI has served thousands of adults, youth, and families each year.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Ready to help others overcome challenges and achieve success? Apply today and be part of a team that is transforming lives every day!