Re-Entry Coordinator
Core
Coordinate service and discharge plans to facilitate the successful reintegration of youth from secure detention into the community.
Role type
Re-entry Coordinator (Case Management)
Builds
Discharge plans, service plans, and community support networks for youth transitioning out of the juvenile justice system.
Domain
Juvenile justice / Child welfare / Social services
Required skills
Case management, community resource coordination, stakeholder engagement, report writing, field visit coordination, youth engagement, multi-agency collaboration, program planning
Preferred skills
Experience with trauma-informed care, LGBTQ+ issues, Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) support, mental health services, vocational training
Technologies
Databases, service plan forms, youth surveys
Responsibilities
Manage relationships within detention to coordinate service and discharge plans; Establish relationships with community-based organizations to build provider networks; Engage youth to identify individual strengths, needs, and interests; Coordinate with case management, detention services, health services, and DOE staff; Ensure youth access services addressing mental health, medical, literacy, substance use, and life skills; Collaborate with City agencies for planning and continuity; Perform field visits to ensure continuity in medical, mental health, education, and career readiness; Participate in detention and team meetings to coordinate care and discharge recommendations; Prepare and maintain reports using various data sources; Perform assigned Case Management duties.