REENTRY NAVIGATOR

• Develop reentry plans for inmates with substance use history.
• Provide procedural guidance on COMPASS enrollment.
• Check Promise status and initiate reactivation when necessary.
• Coordinate reentry services along with assigned Drug & Alcohol program counselor.
• Send referrals for Drug & Alcohol services when necessary.
• Work with Dauphin County Prison treatment staff to obtain weekly Needs Reports to identify individuals in need of substance use treatment/reentry services.
• Promote effective communication among staff, courts and agencies involved with reentry.
• Identify those requiring identification and/or driver’s license services through coordination with classification treatment staff via provided Needs Report.
• Maintain weekly and monthly spreadsheets detailing state identification or driver’s license status, earliest release dates and proof of identification verification.
• Document state identification and/or driver's license status in OMS.
• Ensure issuance of Photo Camera Card upon release from Dauphin County Prison for all eligible.
• Assist in obtaining identification verification to include attainment of birth certificate and/or social security card.
• Work with community partners to identify, verify and secure housing and treatment options.
• Maintain post release contact with treatment providers and clients to enhance recidivism tracking.
• Prepare monthly progress reports detailing contact with clients and treatment providers to include client contact with law enforcement.
• Establish and maintain documented communication with probation/parole during case planning.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

• Attends meetings, seminars and training courses as required to boost core knowledge and treatment trends.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• The Reentry Navigator receives occasional instruction and supervision from the Deputy Warden of Treatment and Director of Unit Management.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

• The Reentry Navigator does not directly supervise.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works indoors in limited workspace with fluctuating temperatures/ventilation and adequate lighting.
• Works indoors with frequent exposure to noise, disruptions, and stress.
• Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
• Travels occasionally to various County offices and organizations in the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures and follow instructions.
• Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping and grasping as necessary to carry out job duties.
• Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands; feet/legs; torso necessary to carry out job duties.
• Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of twenty pounds.
• Must be able to cope with the physical and mental stress of the position.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
• Must demonstrate resourcefulness in decision-making and problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION/TRAINING
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in social sciences, psychology, education or a related field; plus
• It is expected that the successful candidate for this position will achieve and maintain any and all certifications mandated relevant by Dauphin County Prison for position.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years’ experience in psychological, educational, or vocational counseling or social work, preferably in a prison setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern human services and case management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern corrections.
• Knowledge of basic principles of administration and supervision.
• Knowledge of local and regional community-based organizations, religious and civic groups, public and private social-service and education providers.
• Knowledge of Prison classification system.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and County Prison Board policies.
• Proficient in the operation of personal computers and other office equipment as necessary.
• Skilled in interviewing and assessing persons of diverse age, culture, and educational attainment.
• Skilled in counseling and conflict resolution and coordination of treatment & security protocols.
• Skilled in coordinating the reciprocal agendas of treatment and security.
• Skilled in presenting and narrating presentations of public information for audiences of diverse age, culture and educational attainment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information and records.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to assess and timely/accurately report (orally and in writing) extraordinary events and emergencies.
• Ability to implement routine and emergency procedures, timely and accurately; ability to exercise independent judgment, within stipulated bounds.
• Ability to work accurately and confidentially in an inherently stressful environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors; peers; subordinates; members of local and regional community-based religious and civic organizations; inmates, their families, friends, and advocates; education and social service professionals; and other interested persons.