Reentry Program Assistant
The Reentry Program Assistant provides administrative and programmatic support for SWWDB’s reentry projects and staff. Our programming provides pre-release and post-release services to individuals currently incarcerated in a state, county, or local facility. Pre-release services are provided between 20 to 180 days prior to release and will prepare individuals for the return to their communities. Pre-release services include job preparation, developing individual service plans that identify barriers to employment and re-entry, career exploration and planning, and assistance with linking inmates to the resources required to help them transition back to their communities. This position will be located out SWWDB’s Rock County Office.
Our reentry projects seek to break the cycle of recidivism by linking participants to the workforce system early, while still in the institution, and then immediately upon reentry into the community to help reduce the risk of recidivism, reduce the gaps in service delivery, and increase access to re-entry services.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Provide follow-up services to individuals who have exited services/programming.
- In coordination with Reentry Coaches, document customer contact and progress, including time and date, type of contact, outcome, and plan of action in the appropriate databases.
- In coordination with Reentry Coaches, assist participants with achieving employment and training goals, including provision of support services, co-enrollment in other workforce programming, referrals to community resources, and soft skill development and job referrals.
- Maintain accurate hard-copy and electronic participant records and data in customer databases.
- Assist Special Projects Supervisor with quarterly and other DOL reporting.
- Provide regular updates to the Special Projects Supervisor and SWWDB Leadership
- Other Duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, marginalized populations, and those involved in the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of resources available to those involved in the criminal justice system in Rock and Green Counties.
- Computer literacy, including knowledge of basic software applications and familiarity with the internet and email communications.
- Ability to meet institutional entry requirements, including security clearances or background checks.
- Ability to travel, as needed, within Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development service area and other service areas, as necessary.
Exceptionally Qualified Candidates will:
- Be familiar with evidence-based practices, such as trauma-informed care practices, motivational interviewing, person-centered and strength-based approaches, cognitive-based approaches, etc.
- Experience with a state, or federal, workforce development program.
- Have a working knowledge of the criminal justice/re-entry system.
The estimated hourly rate for this position is $18.00. Please share your salary expectations as experience and transferrable skills will definitely help us meet aggressive participation goals! We provide a robust benefit package for all full-time employees (30 hours or more a week). SWWDB will also consider hiring two part-time employees for this position, so please share your schedule preference.
For consideration for this position, please submit a resume, salary expectations, and cover letter to: swwdb.jobs@swwdb.org.
Any questions regarding the position can be directed to Marcia Galvan at m.galvan@swwdb.org.
