Re-Entry Social Service Specialist

The primary purpose of the Re-Entry Social Service Specialist classification is to develop, coordinate and implement plans and projects to collaborative re-entry efforts between the agency, community agencies, organizations, businesses, sponsors, contracts, and other stakeholders.
Go to Provide information about community re-entry related activities and focus. Research and evaluation re-entry initiatives, pilots, demonstration programs, and other RFPs to determine return on investment.

Assist in drafting grant applications in response to local, state, and/or federal funding solicitations that improve and enhance community based behavioral health, housing, and re-entry opportunities aimed to reduce recidivism. Assist with project management and grant administration for the Franklin County Re-entry Coalition (FCRC), Stepping Up and other justice and re-entry related programs. Assist in tracking individual grant recipient progress toward maintaining a continuum of care strategy to increase engagement in post release treatment and programming through desktop and field monitoring. Conduct desktop and on-site monitoring visits of grant sub-recipients. Assist in collecting and preparing monthly and quarterly data analysis of targeted re-entry and Stepping Up efforts. Assist by maintaining the FCRC website.

Represent the FCRC at various community and correctional resource fairs and expos throughout Ohio. Attend community events and conducts public speaking outreach to agencies, organizations and the faith based community when deemed appropriate. Assist in planning, marketing, and facilitating official FCRC events as needed. Assist in identifying and building relationships with local re-entry, housing healthcare, behavioral health providers, Ohio Benefits Bank, and Veterans Justice Outreach to foster ongoing collaboration. Provide community outreach and education to include, but not limited to the Department of Correction Unit managers, and Re-entry Coordinators as well as state and local adult probation and parole, juvenile probation and parole. Make appointments to meet the prison staff when deemed appropriate to explain the purpose and function of FCRC. Assist the FCRC in collaboratively advocating for housing, behavioral health treatment, job training, and employment opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. Answer calls courteously and professionally. Respond to written inquiries in a timely manner.

Advocate on the behalf of the FCRC and the formerly incarcerated. Interact with fellow employees, law enforcement, court, safety personnel, and representatives from non-profit, faith based and government agencies, as well as the general public. Attend trainings, webinars, conferences, and educational events to maintain proficiency in the field of re-entry.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned. Bachelor's degree in business, criminal justice, social work or human services or related field with three (3) years of social service or related experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. No special license or certification is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None required.