Help Wanted: Reentry Case Manager

 Salary: $35,000 - $37,000 Annually

 Reentry Case Manager

 The primary role of the Reentry Case Manager is to provide direct services that address the employment, vocational, and training needs of offenders/formerly incarcerated individuals and develop an individual employment strategy or employment plan for each offender.  The Reentry Case Manager will initiate and maintain ongoing contact with NC Works, local chambers, the 9th Judicial District Accountability and Recovery Courts, and other partners to develop a pool of potential candidates to assist local companies with workforce needs. The Reentry Case Manager will assist clients in making a successful transition back into the community by providing service coordination, support, and guidance, as well as working with the client to create a plan of action, monitor their progress, and follow up until completion of the plan.

Qualifications

·         Academic and work experience include a 2-year Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, or a related field or graduation from high school and (2) years of case management experience or (2) years of human services experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

·         Must hold a valid North Carolina driver's license

Working Conditions:

·         Office environment 

·         Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 15 lbs

·         Infrequently bending and twisting at the waist 

·         Evening and weekend work hours; frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, mouse, and telephone 

·         Infrequently traveling between buildings on campus, between campuses, and to off-campus sites

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

The duties of the Reentry Case Manager include, but are not limited to:

·         Assist participants in transitioning back into the community by providing service coordination, support, and guidance

·         Assist participants in creating a plan of action, monitoring their progress, and following up until the completion of the plan

·         Link and schedule appointments with community providers

·         Cultivate a pool of employability training opportunities, job-seeking resources, and job coaching assistance for individuals with criminal histories

·         Develop and maintain a list of employers who are willing to hire justice-involved individuals

·         Input/track all participant data and services by utilizing case management and data collection system

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Lenoir Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College complies with existing federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The College prohibits discrimination against and/or exclusion from participation in any benefits or activities by any person, either on the staff and faculty or in the student body, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, political affiliation, or disability.