What are the responsibilities and job description for the Re-Entry Specialist - Mercer position at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley?
Scope of Duties:
- Interact with all clients, staff, and outside contacts with respect and courtesy.
- Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with administrative policies and procedures.
- Recruit clients to participate in program including visiting the county jail to interview prospective clients.
- Complete intake interviews with clients and secure program participation agreements.
- Assist clients apply for social entitlements such as GA, TANF, etc. when appropriate.
- Link homeless clients to housing
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and training sessions.
- Monitor and document client progress
- Assess client needs and work with client to develop goals
- Update service plan with client input.
- Provide motivational support to clients in program and maintain support throughout participation.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings with clients as required.
- Identify and/or develop resources and link clients to needed services.
- Facilitate scheduled workshops/programs/groups addressing client's needs.
- Develop appropriate discharge plan on all assigned clients.
- Participate in required internal/external meetings
- Complete all required reports, data collection and other documentation.
- Other duties as assigned.
The employees in this position must have a Bachelors 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.