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Transition Specialist
Location:
Jamaica, NY
Description:
Position Summary: Responsible for comprehensive culturally competent services to individuals detained in the city jails and upon reentry of IMPACT. Essential Job Functions: Conduct thorough assessments and through a motivational interviewing process, develop individualized person-centered transition plans. Provide crisis intervention and engage in safety planning. Provide evidence-based clinical supports as needed. Facilitate care from Rikers through successful re-entry in the community. This includes ensuring that connections are made to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the needs of the participants. Conduct regular presentations of services in the jail. Complete transition plans for detainees in Rikers Expedite communication and/or case conferences with DOC, CHS, jail-based providers, defense teams, community partners and positive supports. Maintain regular contact with participants to meet program standards and achieve program retention. Sustain open communication with program participants through face-to-face contacts, phone conversations, emails, and text messages. Provide outcomes reporting. Manage participant files, including progress notes and report on progress toward goals. Work in conjunction with Reentry Mentors and Reentry Coordinator to ensure seamless transition and continuity of caregiver. Provide weekly reports to team and Assistant Director. Participate in regularly scheduled supervision and on-going training. Attend meetings and participate in professional development training offered. Enters case notes for every job seeker in FedcapCARES. Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology or special education or related field from an accredited college or university; master's degree preferred. Experience working with formerly incarcerated individuals preferred. Case Management experience preferred. Excellent facilitating skills Extremely aware of his/her surroundings Excellent communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. Must be computer literate and proficient in MS Office products. Highly organized and detail minded. Must be able to receive entrance clearance to Rikers Island. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Equal Opportunity Employer About Us Mission: Fedcap, Inc. makes high outcome, life-changing, sustainable differences for individuals and families to improve their economic well-being through work.Fedcap, Inc. offers a wide array of programs and services to help individuals achieve success in education and employment and become self-sufficient adults. Our specific focus areas include case management, work readiness, vocational and employer based training, job placement and post placement supports.Fedcap, Inc. provides a broad range of services to thousands of individuals across a growing footprint, helping them achieve economic and social well-being. Our team of talented, caring staff are passionate about our work. They are committed to ensuring that every individual served can experience the dignity that comes from a job.Fedcap, Inc. launched as part of The Fedcap Group in 2018. Website: https://fedcapinc.org/ Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Fedcap
Posted:
December 27 2023 on ApplicantPool
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