Job description

Jewish Family Service’s Jail Re-Entry Program provides discharge planning for inmates preparing for transition from incarceration to society. The duty of the Re-Entry Specialist is to provide an outreach service inside the Atlantic County Justice Facility specifically by engaging, providing case management, advocacy and participating in release planning. The Re-entry Specialist carries a caseload of incarcerated clients, yet work with a multitude of team members to carry out the utmost appropriate discharge plan tailored each client. Team members include, and not limited to; a GED Specialist, Vocational Specialist, Mental Health Justice Outreach Specialist, and Licensed/Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselors. The Re-entry Specialist refers clients to outside agencies and also works closely with a large extent of other community services and partners. The position ensures contract commitments under professional, county, and agency standards. Knowledge of local resources and basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, is a plus.

• Individual group and family intervention.
• Outreach case management and support
• Referral, advocacy for linkage to essential services after analysis and evaluation of consumer needs and goals
• Connection of the consumer to social, spiritual and other community resources as expressed by the consumer; and Development of a wishes and services plan.
• Provides or arranges client transportation.
• Provides skills development training, coupled with or based upon an assessment of development and progress.
• Organizes and supports recreational and/or socialization activities.

Position Requirements:
Education/Experience

• Bachelors or Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Behavioral Health, Counseling, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or Criminal Justice. One year of experience in MH setting required for case managers with Bachelor’s Degree.
• Ability to engage, assesses individuals in a correctional institution, abiding by polices of the institution.
• Working Conditions: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm; your home base is located at the Atlantic County Justice Facility in Mays Landing with community-based case management aspect as well.

JFS encourages and supports staff pursuing clinical licensing by providing FREE on-the-job Clinical Supervision Program to staff looking to obtain their LCSW license.

Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties (JFS) is a multi-service agency. With more than 150 employees, our team is committed to helping people realize their fullest potential and achieve personal goals. Jewish Family Service of Atlantic & Cape May Counties is committed to diversity in the workplace, reinforcing inclusion reflective of the multicultural communities we are committed to serving. The agency is dedicated to the advancement and upward mobility of our staff members. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to join our team, enriching our workforce and community.

JFS is dedicated to a flexible work-life balance for its team members by offering 16 Holidays, up to 4 weeks' vacation, and 3 weeks of sick time. We offer excellent benefits packages - including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, TelaDoc, 403(B) Retirement, and more. JFS looks forward to welcoming you to our offices based in Atlantic City, Margate, Egg Harbor Township, Mays Landing, and Cape May Courthouse, to begin an exciting, meaningful, and rewarding career.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,570.00 - $40,070.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• work related: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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