Reentry Coordinator; Grant Funded, Time Limited

Overview

This is a temporary, time-limited, grant funded position through June 30, 2026.

Performs professional and administrative work in connection with the County’s reentry program aimed at reducing recidivism and promoting successful community reintegration for justice-involved individuals. Conducts intake assessments and develops individualized reentry plans for Craven County inmates. Coordinates service referrals for assistance with housing, employment, medical, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social services. Facilitates warm handoffs and closed-loop referrals to community partners.

Maintains regular communication with clients, service providers, and correctional staff. Tracks participant progress and maintains accurate documentation for grant reporting. Provides crisis intervention and support to inmates, as needed. Participates in case review meetings and multidisciplinary team coordination. Monitors outcomes and assists with program evaluation activities. Ensures services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with best practices. Ensures compliance with COSSUP grant requirements.

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with representatives of community partners and coordinates activities with other agencies and private organizations to enhance program activities and service availability.

• Perform intake assessments and develop individualized reentry plans for Craven County inmates.
• Coordinate service referrals for housing, employment, medical, behavioral health, substance use treatment, and social services.
• Facilitate warm handoffs and closed-loop referrals to community partners.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, service providers, and correctional staff.
• Track participant progress and maintain accurate documentation for grant reporting.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to inmates as needed.
• Participate in case review meetings and multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Monitor outcomes and assist with program evaluation activities.
• Ensure services are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with best practices.
• Ensure compliance with COSSUP grant requirements.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with community partners; coordinate activities with other agencies and private organizations to enhance program activities and service availability.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree in human services or criminal justice and two or more years of experience in case management, reentry services, or related work or an equivalent combination of related education, training or experience. A bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, public health, or related field is preferred.
• Must be a North Carolina Certified Peer Support Specialist.
• Special Requirements:
  Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must be able to obtain background check clearance required for working in detention facilities.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Comprehensive knowledge of community resources, criminal justice system, alternatives to incarceration, correctional treatment practices, local, state and federal laws, guidelines, and programs. Basic working knowledge of inmate sentencing, pretrial conditions, and release. Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of case management and interviewing. Thorough knowledge of community resources and services. General knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and available treatment and recovery resources.
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams). Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations. Ability to work in a hazardous and confining working environment. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate, thorough, and organized records. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of community partners, court staff, and…