Apply for Part-time Reentry Specialist

Job Summary

20 hours / week at $25.12 / hr. + Part-Time County Benefits

Provides evidence-based transitional services to citizens re-entering society from incarceration. Spends significant amount of work hours in the Virginia Peninsula Regional Jail.

Responsibilities

-Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine the specific services needed to assist the offender successfully transition from jail to the community.
-Develop and coordinate the delivery of services with mental health, medical, substance abuse, educational, vocational, employment, housing, probation, social services and other agencies as may be necessary for the successful transition of client.
- Serve on the Reentry Council and other relevant reentry teams and their sub-committees as deemed necessary.
- Facilitate cognitive therapy groups such as Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) and others.

Qualifications:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, human services or related field.
• Some experience in reentry, adult probation, criminal justice or related field.

Post Offer Requirements

• Background investigation, including polygraph
• Credential check
• Driving record check
• Drug test
• National criminal/sex offender record check

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email [email protected].