Residential Re-Entry Specialist; 1st

Overview

Community Solutions is seeking a full-time Residential Re-Entry Specialist to join our team at the Aileen O'Connor House location in Hartford, CT. The Aileen O'Connor House is an adult residential facility. In this role you will provide client supervision and complete all required program operations. You will uphold all Agency policies and procedures pertaining to the safety and security of clients, Agency property and the community.

You will also be a role model to the clients while providing a safe environment, facilitating counseling, advocacy and support. The program administers assessments, monitors clients' compliance with service plan goals, and involves clients in services that address their criminogenic tendencies. Through case management, supervision, and provision of evidence-based groups, clients gain the tools and support necessary for successful community re-entry.

• Report to work 15 minutes before the scheduled shift (e.g., staff hired for the 4pm-12am shift should report by 3:45pm).
• Provide updates on any client issues and incidents.
• Verify all physical items being passed between shifts.
• Ensure security of facility keys.
• Conduct employment, job search and home confinement spot checks on each shift.
• Conduct common area, room searches, 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 incident report.
• Complete house counts every hour from Midnight to 8am and every 2 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 on all new arrivals prior to the end of your shift; facilitate client orientation as assigned.
• Facilitate all client movement in and out of the facility.
• Monitor client's self-administration of medication.

Sunday - Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm

$19.75 per hour

Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since its founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in community-based service. CSI delivers supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens.

CSI is committed to becoming a trauma-informed organization by hiring individuals with experience in trauma-informed practices and supporting ongoing staff development. Training starts at orientation and continues throughout the career at CSI.

• A High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience in the social service or criminal justice field preferred. Education may be substituted with relevant experience on a one-for-one basis.
• Able to arrive 15 minutes before shift for shift change; may be required to stay later.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license.

• Two (2) weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, increasing to three (3) weeks after 1 year of service.
• Sick time (7 days accrual), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
• Medical and Dental plans.
• Voluntary options for Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
• 401(k) with automatic enrollment and company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service.
• Ongoing training.

CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 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.