This position is part of a four-year grant from the U. S. Department of Justice that is funded through September 2024.

OUR ORGANIZATION:

Kinexus, recently recognized as one of Nonprofit Times 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 Best Nonprofits to Work For, is a cutting-edge community development organization with growing initiatives to create an economically thriving Michigan. We are change agents who create solutions for business, workforce, and community challenges to promote economic vitality.

THE TEAM:

The Resource Specialist is responsible for direct services to citizens who are reentering communities from incarceration at the Berrien County Jail and are identified as moderate-high or high risk of reoffending. Through the Second Chance Act Comprehensive Community-based Adult Reentry Program, the Specialist will implement case management plans that include evidenced-based, cognitive-based programming to ensure the transition individuals make to the community is successful and promotes public safety.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and recruit potential participants in collaboration with law enforcement.
• Triage eligible participants pre-release from incarceration, matching services and programs to their criminogenic needs identified through COMPAS.
• Provide pre-release, job readiness and employability services, including resume assistance, soft skills training and job development strategies.
• Provide treatment interventions that target criminal thinking.
• Facilitate participants with obtaining locally issued identified cards and other vital documents.
• Provide access to job placement supportive services.
• Work closely with each returning citizen, the correctional facility, probation agent, and community resource providers to ensure reintegration success.
• Track participants and services from pre- to at least 12 months following release.
• Manage contracts with vendors delivering mental and behavioral health services.
• Maintain strong relationships with businesses and workforce development agencies including the identification of hiring needs, determination of suitable placement for returning citizens, and the exchange of information related to performance, conflict resolution and retention.
• Communicate regularly with Probation Office on status or issues with participants.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of community resources to support employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and/or experience OR relative field work or experience in criminal justice, counseling, social work, sociology or related field
• Previous case management experience preferred
• Documented history of working with formerly incarcerated individuals (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong familiarity with Berrien County and the network of service providers

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• A robust Onboarding experience to integrate you into our team
• Team of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies
• Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role
• Cross Operational Meetings with your peers
• Management Commitment to your success

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Flexible & Open
• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Opportunities for Growth

We have a unique culture that requires us to be BOLD, INSPIRATIONAL, ENTREPRENEURIAL and INCLUSIVE. We spend more waking hour with each other than we do with family or friends, so finding someone that adds to our culture is extremely important. It is our goal to inspire positive economic change one person, one business and one community at a time.

Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations and or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers.