Job Opening: Re-Entry Planner
Reporting Structure: Substance Use / Mental Health Administrator
Posting Date: January 28, 2025
Salary: $54,000.00 Annually
Status: Exempt, Full Time Contract until 09/30/2027
Site Location: George W. Hill Correctional Facility (Thornton, PA)
This position is responsible for providing transition/re-entry case management services to substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders incarcerated persons in accordance the principles of the County of Delaware. The key components of the position include enhanced case management, evidence-based interventions, education and vocational programs, transition planning, and post release support. This position is responsible for working with incarcerated persons who are being released with the development of transition individual plans and connections to post release community-based resources. It will also provide individual Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) sessions as well as reentry group sessions as warranted.
Assess benefit needs and coordinate with liaisons to ensure timely submission of benefit applications.
Coordinate warm handoffs to community-based programs for SUD, co-occurring mental health disorders, and for MAT incarcerated persons scheduled for release into the community.
Develop and implement comprehensive pre-release and re-entry planning for SUD and MAT Incarcerated persons including linkage to treatment, transitional living/sober housing, and other wraparound supports.
Maintain effective communication with all staff and community-based providers to increase the jail’s accountability for pre-release and post-release service provision.
Conduct post-release follow-ups for six months as outlined in the grant.
Assess client access to prescribed medications (MAT, psychotropic, and medical) prior to release to maintain stability and wellbeing upon reintegration to the community.
Utilizes electronic case management system to record case notes, track incarcerated persons progress with programmatic needs, transition services and discharge planning.
Ensures academic, vocational, evidence-based programming, support services and transition needs are met for each transitioning incarcerated person.
Develops individual transition plans in conjunction with incarcerated persons and makes appropriate linkages prior to release.
Conducts individual and group cognitive behavioral treatment sessions focusing on reentry as needed.
Establishes a relationship with a statewide network of community-based service providers addressing the incarcerated persons’ needs and works with released incarcerated persons to eliminate barriers to successful reintegration.
Actively engages community resources to work with released incarcerated persons emphasizing the first months of release. Works to connect community resources and pro-social people with incarcerated persons prior to release via telephone or through visits at facility.
Works to ensure incarcerated persons obtain proper identification and social security cards prior to release.
Invite community-based providers to participate in resource fairs at the facility.
Gain an understanding of public domain services such as National Institute of Corrections, Re-Entry Resource Center, and FDIC Money Smart program.
Bachelor degree required. Master’s degree in criminal justice, social work or a related field from an accredited college or university; or a closely related field is desirable.
Two (2) Prior experience in social work and/or case management in a mental health/substance use treatment agency in a correctional setting required.
Possess or develop a thorough understanding of the Principles of Effective Intervention that empirical evidence demonstrates reduces recidivism
Must possess the ability to work with a team of professionals and implement team strategy approaches to work assignments.
Must be flexible, cooperative, and empathetic to needs of staff and incarcerated persons.
Ability to prepare written reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to learn rules, regulations, and security procedures required by the facility.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Must have a valid Act 33 and Act 34 Clearance.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Standard jail facility and office environment. Incumbent performs duties in a jail facility and involve sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting/ carrying heavy objects, crouching/kneeling, bending at the waist, close and far vision, reaching, handling/grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the hazards associated with jail operations, such as potentially violent individuals and communicable disease. No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments.
| NEVER | OCCASIONALLY (0-30%) | FREQUENTLY (31-60%) | CONTINUOUSLY (61-100%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFTING OR CARRYING | ||||
| 1-10 LBS | X | |||
| 11-20 LBS | X | |||
| 21-40 LBS | X | |||
| 41-60 LBS | X | |||
| 61 OR MORE LBS | X | |||
| PUSHING OR PULLING | ||||
| 1-40 LBS | X | |||
| 41-60 LBS | X | |||
| 61 OR MORE LBS | X | |||
| BENDING OR STOOPING | X | |||
| REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL | X | |||
| DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES | X | |||
| WORKING WITH MACHINERY | X | |||
| CLIMBING | X | |||
| WALKING | X | |||
| STANDING | X | |||
| SITTING | X | |||
| WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES | X |
Delaware County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, membership in an employee organization, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, or hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO/AA
To apply, please fill out the online application form.