Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Re-Entry Specialist - Tri-County
Job Description
Safe Return - Cumberland County
Vineland, NJ, USA
Description
Responsible for recruitment, information and referral to resources for ex-offenders. Maintaining contact with clients in the community in an effort to offer support and guidance and linking clients with needed services to promote employment, treatment, and housing.
Scope of Duties:
- Recruit clients to participate in program including visiting the county jail to interview prospective clients.
- Complete intake interviews with clients and secure program participation agreements.
- Assist clients apply for social entitlements such as GA, TANF, etc. when appropriate.
- Link homeless clients to housing.
- Monitor and document client progress.
- Assess client needs and work with client to develop goals.
- Update service plan with client input.
- Provide motivational support to clients in program and maintain support throughout participatio...