Job Description

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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.

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Scope of Duties:

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- Recruit clients to participate in program including visiting the county jail to interview prospective clients.
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- Complete intake interviews with clients and secure program participation agreements.
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- Assist clients apply for social entitlements such as GA, TANF, etc. when appropriate.
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- Link homeless clients to housing.
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- Monitor and document client progress.
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- Assess client needs and work with client to develop goals.
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- Update service plan with client input.
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- Provide motivational support to clients in program and maintain support throughout participation.
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- Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients as required.
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- Identify and/or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
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- Facilitate scheduled workshops/programs/groups addressing client's needs.
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- Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients.
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- Participate in required internal/external meetings.
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- Complete all required reports, data collection and other documentation.
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- Interact with all clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
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- Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
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- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
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- Other duties as assigned.
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ADA Essential Functions:

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- Occasionally required to smell, stoop.
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- Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel.
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- Regularly required to reach.
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- Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
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- Regularly required to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
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- Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
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- Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while remain fixed on a given point.
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Qualifications Education Required n

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience Required n

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a Human Services related field or at least 5 years relevant experience. Transferable experience is preferred. Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills, and an ability to interact appropriately with clientele. Basic computer skills are preferred. Must pass a criminal background check.

Licenses & Certifications Required n

Valid Drivers License

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Equal Chance Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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📌 Re-Entry Specialist - Safe Return (Sydney)
🏢 Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
📍 Sydney