Reentry Social Program Specialist (4662-02)

Job Title: Reentry Social Program Specialist Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County

Starting Pay: $26.29 an hour Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately being accruing paid sick time and paid parental leave. Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, which includes:

• 14 Employer Contribution
• a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package

Medical

• HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement)
• Dental
• Vision Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Free On-Site Parking Wellness Incentives
• robust Employee Assistance Program
• access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health
• expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources
• More

Opportunities for Advancement

As a Reentry Social Program Specialist here at Hamilton County, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive care coordination for clients transitioning from incarceration to community living. This multifaceted position involves:

Engaging community resources Collaborating with service providers and neighborhood organizations Assessing client needs to identify suitable programs and services

Summary of Job Duties

Educates, assesses, identify and requests appropriate community government or private services that could be needed. Conducts case review meetings. Case management review and documentation. Recruits and coordinates volunteers and mentors to work with clients as they transition into a pro-social lifestyle. Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with clients, volunteers, mentors, and Reentry team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in social work, Human Services, or related field
• three years of experience in a social services capacity with direct emphasis on working with disadvantaged population in corrections or treatment environments
• using governmental community or private support service agencies employing a collaborative manner.
• or equivalent combination of education and experience which evidences an advanced knowledge of accessing social services and governmental community or private human support service agencies for the disadvantaged population in corrections or treatment environments.

Applicants with lived experience welcome to apply

Work Location and Hours

• 138 East Court St.
• Cincinnati, OH 45202
• 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30

Be Part of Our Team

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to:

• race
• color
• religion
• sex
• national origin
• citizenship status
• marital status
• age
• disability
• genetic information
• protected veteran status
• gender identity or expression
• sexual orientation
• or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are a second-chance employer and a recovery-friendly workplace.