Re-entry Case Manager/Workforce Specialist

at  Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

The Re-entry Case Manager will provide wrap-around services to support clients who have be recently released from prison. The goals of this position are to assist moderate to high risk formerly incarcerated individuals in order to help prevent them from recidivating. The Case Manager/Workforce Specialist would will help match participants to employers, serve as a mentor and advocate for the participants, and will address all supervisory and performance issues with the participants. The specialist assist in developing soft skills for employment among the participants.

EDUCATION:

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice or similar field preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

3-5 years of case management or workforce background in criminal justice or probation and parole, working with justice involved individuals a plus

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have reliable transportation and basic computer literacy skills. Must be able to obtain clearance to enter a correctional facility.

• Conduct prison in-reach sessions with clients to begin assessing their needs upon their release. Begin to identify and address barriers to community reintegration.
• Assist clients with accessing public benefits.
• Assist clients with locating housing and access to food resources
• Navigating community health services, including mental health services and substance abuse treatment
• Monitor participants progress and routinely check on participants
• Train participants on development of soft skills through coaching
• Obtain and verify participants work hours at Re-Entry 72 work sites and ensure proper payroll.
• Provide appropriate guidance and referrals to achieve educational goals such as high school equivalency/HiSET and other educational pursuits.
• Maintain detailed, complete and accurate records of all case management work, client progress and program administration utilizing the designated data-recording tools.
• Develop soft skills and interview skills for potential employment
• Assist clients in locating permanent employment
• Coordinate with local community partners to meet client needs
• Maintain relationships with Parole Officers of the clients and advocate for clients with parole officers.