Reentry Coordinator - Prince Georges County

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, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, 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.

Compensation Package:

• Medical, prescriptions, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Clinical supervision for licensed social workers and counselors

JOB SUMMARY: The Reentry Coordinator assumes a lead role in coordinating activities of the Prison Outreach program in Prince Georges County, MD, working closely with the state probation and parole office, Reentry Court, inmates in the county jails, and state and federal prisons, and other community-based organizations to assist men and women returning to Prince Georges 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.
• Work with the Volunteer Engagement Office to execute a process to screen and match volunteer mentors with returning citizen mentees including:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  
• Foster collaborative relationships with organizations and service providers aimed at sharing resources that support men and women transitioning to the community.
• Identify, develop, and share community resources in areas of critical need that include, but not limited to substance abuse treatment options, family reunification, housing, education, pre-employment training, employment, transportation, and emergency human services.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

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  Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, human services or related field.

  
  
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  2 years' experience working in the field of corrections and/or with incarcerated and Returning Citizens.

  
  
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  Experience in recruiting, training, managing, and supporting volunteers and/or facilitating mentor/mentee relationships.

  
  
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  Possess security and background clearances to work in local correction facilities.

  
  
• Driving is required. Must have valid local driver's license and clean driving record.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

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  Knowledge of the local region.

  
  
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  Knowledge of social services and the criminal justice system with emphasis on parole and probation.