Re-Entry Coach, Case Manager

LSS Re-Entry Services is seeking a Re-Entry Coach who has the desire to help justice involved individuals develop skills, become independent and successfully transition back into the community.  

If you are caring, compassionate and seeking to make a difference, we invite you to apply.  #YouareLSS

This position may be eligible for a $600 Sign on Bonus

Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota (LSS) offers Re‑Entry Services to help individuals transition from correctional facilities, group homes, or treatment programs back into their communities. These programs are designed to address the unique needs of people re‑entering society, with a focus on personal development, rehabilitation, and community integration

HOURS: Full-time, 40hours, Monday- Friday.

SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS: LSS is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• $600 hiring bonus* external candidates only
• PTO Time Frontload Up to 24 Hours for benefit-eligible employees
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) 3% match
• Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA & FSA options
• Dental and Vision plans 
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family
• Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Re-Entry Coach supports justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community by providing individualized coaching, identifying barriers, and connecting clients to appropriate resources. This role focuses on assessing client needs, coordinating and connecting individuals to appropriate community resources, and delivering ongoing coaching in key areas of re-entry such as housing, employment, and life skills. This role includes developing and supporting case plans, maintaining regular contact with clients and their supervising officers, and facilitating evidence-based programming. The Re-Entry Coach also collaborates with community partners, participates in outreach efforts, and ensures accurate, timely documentation and data tracking in required systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree, plus one year experience working in human service environment; or equivalent combination of higher education and experience, is required
• Preferred experience working with justice involved individuals, trauma informed care and adult case management.
• Must be able to complete orientation training according to agency program standards.
• Be at least 21 years old and willing to complete agency background checks.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status.
• Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes. 

LSS Expectations & Core Values

At LSS, we are committed to upholding the following values in all aspects of our work:

Compassionate – We engage with empathy and provide non-judgmental services.
Appreciative – We recognize and develop the strengths of our clients and employees.
Respectful – We build professional and collaborative relationships with clients, partners, and colleagues.
Ethical – We uphold high standards of integrity and quality in all actions.
Strategic – We anticipate and respond proactively to community needs.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please note: As part of our hiring process and to meet accreditation requirements, applicants will be asked to complete a prescreen questionnaire.

*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.

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