Reentry Services Specialist

LOCATION: North Star Neighborhood Reentry Resource Center, Cleveland Ohio

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

PAY: $17.00/hr

At Oriana House, we believe alcoholism and chemical dependency are diseases that require an individual's continuous commitment to recovery over the course of his or her life. Our programming sends individuals on a multi-step journey to rehabilitation through their own admission of a problem, abstinence, avoidance of relapse, and a daily dedication to recovery. We are proud to be a part of this process and to assist individuals in regaining control of their lives.

As a Reentry Services Specialist, you would be responsible for providing effective services to assigned clients, working with clients’ families, and conducting presentations under the supervision of the Director of Business Development.

Essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

• Attends and manages reentry fairs and community events. And conducts community presentations in the greater Cleveland area.
• Conduct specialized orientations with new members being directly referred by Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and Adult Parole Authority.
• Works with the Director of Business Development and Research Department to track, review, and input data in an accurate and timely manner. Data includes, but may not be limited to: client orientation, institutional presentations, client and provider follow up calls, North Star contact rate and enhance member rate.

• Administers problem identification sheet/self-assessment for client members who are formerly incarcerated facility in an effective and accurate manner.
• Provides enhanced support to members based upon risk level; identifies members’ needs including, but not limited to: housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, medical services, mentoring services, family assistance and services, counseling, employment training, adult basic education, or other educational needs.
• Coordinates with providers to ensure linkages for services identified by the member in an effective, efficient, and courteous manner. Accurately documents information for client case files in a timely manner.
• Make referrals to community organizations for members. Follows up with members to ensure services were provided. Intervenes and acts as an advocate for members when problems or issues arise as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, public speaking, and writing skills required.
• Reliable transportation, valid Ohio driver’s license, and a driving record that does not preclude the employee from being covered by Agency liability insurance.
• Must have the ability to effectively work with Agency employees, outside contacts, and a diverse client population.
• Must be willing to undergo backgrounds checks and pass a drug screen

Full Time Benefits Package includes:

• Sign on Bonus $500 after completing 6 month orientation
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance and Prescription Coverage
• Dental/Vision Plans
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Hours
• Eight paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b)

Oriana House Recruiters may reach out to applicants via text messaging.

Oriana House Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
or protected veteran status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)