Re-Entry Peer Support Specialist

Location: City of Syracuse

Re-Entry Peer Support SpecialistONON DSS Re-Entry Syracuse, New York - Onsite Nonexempt, FT 35 Hours Compensation:
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We are seeking a talented Re-Entry Peer Support Specialist to join our team of nearly 500 employees. The Re-Entry Peer Support Coach (RPSC) is a full-time grant funded position that furthers the goals of the County Reentry Task Force (CRTF) by providing guidance, mentorship, and appropriate support and stabilization to CRTF participants returning to the community from state incarceration. The RPSC works directly with clients to develop release plans, connect them to essential services, foster daily living skills, manage reentry challenges, and offer ongoing peer support to promote successful reintegration and reduce  this role, you will

Pre-Release Support Coordinate with correctional and community supervision staff and community partners (e.g. service providers) to ensure continuity of care.

Work directly with incarcerated individuals to create personalized release plans addressing housing, employment, education, vocational, family reunification, and health needs.

Conduct facility visits to build relationships and provide guidance on re-entry preparation.

Provide guidance and information on the benefits and process of working with a CRTF.Post-Release Support Serve as a mentor, positive role model and advocate for individuals to promote positive reintegration.

Provide a trauma-informed, human-centered and strength-based approach.

Assist clients in accessing community resources such as housing, vocational training and job readiness programs, mental health services, substance use programs, benefits and other resources and may include escorting participants to appointments.

Assist clients in obtaining identification and documents in support of successful reentry.

Provide emotional support and practical guidance during the transition period.

Case Management & Advocacy Maintain accurate records of client interactions, interventions and progress.

Advocate for clients’ needs with service providers and agencies, where appropriate.

Monitor and evaluate client goals to ensure successful reintegration.

Coordinate and facilitate multiple reentry services to avoid gaps in care and services.

Form strong relationships with county and local service providers as well as parole officers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

Associate Degree or equivalent education and work experience (see CCSI's equivalency chart). Bachelor’s Degree or other higher education qualifications preferred.

Three years separated from custody.

Achieved programmatic certifications during incarceration.

Required for this position are:

CCSI requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with a qualified religious or medical/disability need.

Respect the confidential nature of all CCSI and CCSI customer information you are exposed to in the course of your work performance. Staff working directly with protected health information /electronically stored protected health information, personally identifiable…