Reentry Coordinator; Part Time
Job in
Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20849, USA
Listing for:
Catholiccharitiesdc
Part Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-22
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Non-Profit / Outreach, Volunteer / Humanitarian, Community Health
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Social Work
Youth Development, Community Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Reentry Coordinator, (1115) Part Time
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW:
At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope.
At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our “promote from within” culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities.
Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.
JOB SUMMARY:The Reentry Coordinator assumes a lead role in coordinating activities of the Prison Outreach program in Montgomery County, MD, working closely with the Montgomery County Prison Release Center (PRC) to assist men and women returning to Montgomery County after incarceration. The position recruits, trains and engages mentors who volunteer to support program participants as they transition back into the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:- Ensure appropriate match between volunteer mentors and mentees through well-defined recruitment, selection and retention strategy.
Educate staff in relevant agencies and organizations as well as program participants about the Prison Outreach program of the Agency.Introduce the program to potential mentees, assist with application, conduct interviews, assess their needs, and appropriately match each with a mentor.Assist mentees in the development of realistic goals and action steps toward a successful reentry.Work collaboratively with agencies responsible for corrections and public safety as well as providers of human services, to identify appropriate potential mentees.Recruit, train and support mentors from the community.Cultivate relationships with Catholic parishes and other community organizations from which to recruit prospective mentors.Make presentations and network to recruit prospective mentors.Conduct program orientation sessions for volunteer mentors– to introduce the mentor program – and program training sessions – to improve the skills and knowledge of the mentors.Work with the Volunteer Services Office to execute a process to screen and match volunteer mentors with returning citizen mentees including:Manage the screening and placement process.Produce records as necessary for periodic program and department reports, internal audits and occasional spot checks.Ensure that all mentors have completed the required background checks and clearances.Ensure that mentors and mentees complete needed program and evaluation documentation.Provide mentors and mentees with information about community resources in the form of resource guides.Facilitate one-on-one consultation between mentors and mentees.Provide ongoing support and in-service training as well as periodic social gatherings, to volunteer mentors.Coordinate and conduct regular mentee and mentor support groups for program participants in the Prison Outreach.Coordinate and conduct regular mentee and mentor support groups for program participants in the PRC and those already released to the community.Develop and sustain supportive and positive relationships between mentees and mentors.Maintain communication with local communities of faith and community‑based organizations to facilitate recruitment of volunteer mentors and to publicize the Prison Outreach Program.- Collect and compile activity data and ensure the prompt submission of all required reports.
Track and report accurate data on training activities, mentor‑mentee matches, social support, and spiritual support as applicable, of the mentors and mentees to the Sr. Program Manager in a timely manner.Review and submit appropriate data for all program participants and reports…
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