Re-Entry Transition Specialist – Case Management & Services

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Re-Entry Transition Specialist position. This full-time position pays $24.00 per hour and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina
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The Re-Entry Transition Specialist provides case management and re-entry support to incarcerated residents preparing to return to the community. Responsibilities include developing transition and employment plans, assisting with resumes and documentation, providing job readiness support, connecting participants with employment and community resources, and maintaining case records within a structured detention center environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Identify eligible participants and facilitate program orientations, job readiness workshops, and evidence-based risk/needs assessments.
• Maintain an assigned caseload and develop individualized transition plans for participants.
• Develop and maintain individual employment plans to support participants' career and employment goals.
• Assist participants with creating and updating resumes and completing employment-related applications.
• Assist participants in obtaining identification, records, and other documentation needed for transition, training, education, and employment.
• Review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Assist participants in gaining and retaining employment and provide referrals to appropriate resources and services.
• Provide career planning, job readiness assistance, and guidance to help participants prepare for employment following release.
• Connect participants with education, training, employment, housing, and other community resources as appropriate.
• Network with community providers, employers, and partner organizations to establish contacts that support case planning, training, education, and employment.
• Track and evaluate participant program compliance and non-compliance in coordination with agency divisions, partners, vendors, and the re-entry team.
• Compile and maintain data for reports and program documentation.
• Maintain accurate case records and other required documentation.
• Communicate and interact professionally with participants, staff, parole agents, community partners, and other agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information and comply with applicable privacy requirements.
• Maintain and adhere to site policies, procedures, regulations, and security requirements.
• Follow the direction of Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office staff while working within the detention center.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and sound judgment when working with incarcerated residents.
• Adapt to changes in facility policies and procedures as needed to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage an assigned caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently with limited on-site supervision.
• Strong…