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Clark County Re-Entry Specialist in Springfield, Ohio

NOTICE OF VACANCY Reentry Specialist Clark County Office - Springfield, OH Reentry Director Full-time, Classified, Non-exempt, County benefits $40,000 (salary will be commensurate with education and experience) July 25, 2023 Open Until Filled. First review of applications will begin August 9, 2023 Instructions: Applicants interested in the above named position are to submit an employment application, a letter of interest and a resume to Springview Government Center, c/o Clark County Personnel Office, 3130 East Main St., Springfield, Ohio 45503, fax to 937.328.2486 or email lu·@clarkcountyohio.gov. Please be sure to specify skills and experience applicable to the position for which you are applying. Applicants needing accommodation in completing this application, please contact the County Personnel Office at 937.521.2015. Applications may be obtained in the Personnel Office or online at www.clarkcountyohio.gov. ResponsibiUties: The Reentry Specialist will have the passion, knowledge and experience to implement and help grow the reentry team through peer support and case management. Recruit program pat1icipants, maintain communication with participants on a monthly basis, and develop individual case plans with monthly benclunarks with participants. Administer post-release needs assessments to determine services and programmatic needs of reentering participants. Identify and refer participants to community resources including housing, wrap at·ound services for mental health and substance use treatment, public benefits, healthcare, etc. Review reentry plans to develop realistic goals and personal action plans to ensure successful reintegration. Serve as a liaison between program participants, community organizations (i.e. transitional living facilities, parole officer) and family to ensure networks of support are communicating. Build partnerships, utilize existing partnerships and serve as a liaison to other organizations and employers working on reentry efforts. Communicate with program participants to do wellness check-ins and progress updates on reentry and personal action plans. Facilitate classes focused on skills and topics necessary for successful re-entry (i.e. computer & internet basics, social media use, mindfulness, setting up banking accounts, etc.).

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