Re-Entry Assistant (Mentorship Coordinator)
Hampden County Sheriff's Office Hampden County Sheriff's Office Ludlow, MA Ludlow, MA Full-time Full-time $52,665 - $62,866 a year $52,665 - $62,866 a year The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is looking for a Re-Entry Assistant who will be responsible for coordinating various aspects of the Mentorship Program, including Senior Mentors, Volunteer Mentors, Mentees, individuals with criminal justice histories and in-custody participants, maintaining statistical data for purposes of research.
The Re-Entry Assistant will recruit potential Mentors and Mentees, promote the Mentorship Program, provide training to all Mentors and coordinate Mentor/Mentee activities.
The Re-Entry Assistant will work in collaboration with the Reentry programs across all HCSO sites, assign program Mentees with appropriate Volunteer Mentors, and provide ongoing re-evaluation of the Mentor/Mentee relationship to ensure compliance with program requirements.
The Re-Entry Assistant must possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.
m.
- 4 p.
m.
Tuesday 11 a.
m.
- 7 p.
m.
One Monday a month 12 p.
m.
- 8 p.
m.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, criminal justice, social work, rehabilitation or related field, or three (3) years equivalent experience required.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders required.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in casework management principles and practices, and how these apply to the public offender population.
Ability to develop, evaluate and properly utilize in-house and community resources applicable to the community re-entry of public offenders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to prepare effective, concise and accurate written reports.
Highly developed organizational skills inclusive of the ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate effective strategies for ensuring successful public offender community re-entry.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, inclusive of developing and maintaining productive human service provider/client relationships.
Ability to conduct group and individual orientation training, ongoing training, effective client supervision.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with community-based agencies, state agencies, clinicians, landlords, and other organizations/individual representatives providing potential services to the client population.
Physical health necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities.
Valid Driver's License.
Maintain known and accessible telephone number.
The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is not your average law enforcement agency.
Behind the walls of our facilities in Western Massachusetts, our firm but fair approach to corrections has been emulated across the country and changed countless lives for the better.
We provide empathy and opportunity to all who come under our care and custody with the aim of uplifting individuals and their families.
In the community, Sheriff Nick Cocchi's 'never say no' attitude has evolved the field of community policing, bridging the divide between residents and unmet needs in our neighborhoods.
You'll find our dedicated staff in the parks, on the waterways, in our schools and on the streets to be a positive, proactive partner for the public good.
If you want to help make the world a better place, consider joining our team!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Re-Entry Assistant will recruit potential Mentors and Mentees, promote the Mentorship Program, provide training to all Mentors and coordinate Mentor/Mentee activities.
The Re-Entry Assistant will work in collaboration with the Reentry programs across all HCSO sites, assign program Mentees with appropriate Volunteer Mentors, and provide ongoing re-evaluation of the Mentor/Mentee relationship to ensure compliance with program requirements.
The Re-Entry Assistant must possess strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
Work Schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 8 a.
m.
- 4 p.
m.
Tuesday 11 a.
m.
- 7 p.
m.
One Monday a month 12 p.
m.
- 8 p.
m.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts/Sciences Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in counseling, criminal justice, social work, rehabilitation or related field, or three (3) years equivalent experience required.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in substance use, mental health and co-occurring disorders required.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in casework management principles and practices, and how these apply to the public offender population.
Ability to develop, evaluate and properly utilize in-house and community resources applicable to the community re-entry of public offenders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to prepare effective, concise and accurate written reports.
Highly developed organizational skills inclusive of the ability to plan, organize, implement and evaluate effective strategies for ensuring successful public offender community re-entry.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, inclusive of developing and maintaining productive human service provider/client relationships.
Ability to conduct group and individual orientation training, ongoing training, effective client supervision.
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with community-based agencies, state agencies, clinicians, landlords, and other organizations/individual representatives providing potential services to the client population.
Physical health necessary to perform job duties and responsibilities.
Valid Driver's License.
Maintain known and accessible telephone number.
The Hampden County Sheriff's Office is not your average law enforcement agency.
Behind the walls of our facilities in Western Massachusetts, our firm but fair approach to corrections has been emulated across the country and changed countless lives for the better.
We provide empathy and opportunity to all who come under our care and custody with the aim of uplifting individuals and their families.
In the community, Sheriff Nick Cocchi's 'never say no' attitude has evolved the field of community policing, bridging the divide between residents and unmet needs in our neighborhoods.
You'll find our dedicated staff in the parks, on the waterways, in our schools and on the streets to be a positive, proactive partner for the public good.
If you want to help make the world a better place, consider joining our team!.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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