Reentry Night Resource Coordinator

*Overview*

The Re-Entry Night Resource Coordinator will participate in the City’s efforts to link individuals reentering society to various resources and community organizations across Indianapolis. This position coordinates with re-entry grant awardees and community partners concerning community events and ensuring grant management requirements are met. The Re-Entry Resource Coordinator provides direct services to at-risk individuals reentering society, including, but not limited to, housing, and food equity.

The City of Indianapolis prioritizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms.

This is an at-will position. This position will be staffed through a third-party

agency which will serve as the employer of record. Although the Re-Entry

Resource Coordinator will report to OPHS, the position-holder will not be an

employee of the City of Indianapolis or of OPHS.

(3) Position Responsibilities

The Re-Entry Resource Coordinator will:

• Staff the reentry resource area located at the City’s Community Justice Campus (CJC), including overnight hours, weekends, and holidays. This responsibility will include creating and maintaining proper records of resources provided to participants, including creation and maintenance of case notes, and coordinating rides.
• Coordinate with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD), OPHS, the Marion County Sheriff’s Department to provide resources and programming aimed at reducing recidivism among re-entrants.
• In conjunction with staffing the reentry resource area at the CJC, the position holder will be expected to engage in effective communication, creative problem-solving, and energetic engagement.
• Perform other duties, within the scope of the Program, as assigned by the OPHS Director or OPHS deputy directors. The Reentry Resource Coordinator will spend time during release to connect re-entrants with the best resources conducive to their successful reacclimating into society.

(4) Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Strong public communications skills.
• Willingness to navigate in challenging spaces and conversations.
• Administrative and organizational skills for data entry and creating case notes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree or higher.
• Speaking or writing proficiency in at least one non-English language.
• Prior experience with criminal justice or non-law enforcement violence reduction.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of the city’s reentry barriers.
• Experience with records management.

(5) Independent Judgment

The Reentry Resource Coordinator must be able to work independently and within a team environment. The ideal candidate must exercise good judgment regarding working within the community and maintaining integrity and equity.

The Reentry Resource Coordinator must be able to plan, coordinate, and lead a plan of action for re-entrants that serves their individualized needs and reduces the risk of recidivism.

(6) Working Conditions

Work will be conducted in a modified office environment. Some limited opportunities may be available for remote work, if consistent with applicable City policy, but in-person presence is required for the majority of the position’s responsibilities.

(7) Compensation

Part-time hours

$19.50 per hour

A benefits package will be optional.

Job Type: Part-time/as necessary. Our office is open 24 hours, 356 days a year. This position is intended to fill gaps in coverage and regular hours may not been guranteed.

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20