Social Service Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This full time exempt position, reporting to the Director, is responsible for developing and coordinating a network of resources and services to support the development of life skills and the achievement of health and welfare needs of residents serviced by the programs

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Assessing individual resident needs regarding life skills and employment development
• Design and implement a referral and follow up process for clients
• Design programs that will enable each resident to achieve his/her goals as stated in the program plan
• Interpret rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and the standards and objectives of the company and contracting agencies
• Maintain accurate documentation and reports as required by contracts.
• Coordinating social service and employment resources
• Act decisively, tactfully and with firmness in emergency situations;
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing with all levels of the organization and other components of the Criminal Justice System, and
• Participate in mandated training and development activities
• Meet contracting agency clearance requirements
• Performs other work-related job duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

One year of demonstrated satisfactory performance in a social science environment, experience working with a criminal justice population is a plus. Valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE:

• The functions of the Criminal Justice System
• The principles of community corrections, and
• Individual and group behavior of persons with criminal backgrounds

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma