Administrative Coordinator

Coordinator of Re-Entry Services is assigned to work on behalf of Cape May County Correctional Center. Coordinator of the Re-Entry Services will coordinate, manage and monitor services to participants, assuring the best outcomes from incarceration and continuing into re-entry and re-integration back into the community. This position will require interacting with county community partners, welfare services, outpatient treatment services and any other resources that will enhance the jail’s Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Coordinator of Re-Entry Services will provide release planning for offenders upon their release from Cape May County Correctional Center . This is based on the determination that MAT services and community resources will be required when the offender is released from corrections.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with service providers that meet stabilization needs of re-entry participants.
• Assist in development, support and progress of service plan coordination for re-entry participants.
• Develop rehabilitative and discharge methods unique to population and program goals.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and data identifying needs, strengths and gaps in services.
• Serve as liaison to Cape May County Correctional Center and Community Partners regarding service coordination for re-entry participants.
• Assist re-entry participants navigate accessibility to obtain Medicaid/insurances, guaranteeing appropriate health and mental care.
• Follow and verify engagement in identified services and provide support as needed.
• Promote and engage healthy family relationships.

• Maintain log of all inmate/patients on methadone, Suboxone or other medications used for MAT.
• Accomplish timely and appropriate discharge plans through assessment of the patient’s post-release needs and the provision of services necessary to meet those needs.
• Act as a liaison between correctional healthcare providers and community agencies and healthcare providers
• Collaborate and coordinate with all applicable parties (e.g., social work, medical, security) for release planning.
• Update and maintain accurate information and records related to the patient’s discharge planning
  Inform, coordinate and advise all applicable parties regarding patient discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to release planning, including active files of available community resources to facilitate the release planning
• Develop database and files of available community resources to facilitate the discharge planning process.
•  Coordinate care closely with security staff while maintaining a positive, collaborative relationship
• Deliver care in a nonjudgmental/nondiscriminatory manner to protect the autonomy, dignity and rights of the patient

• Understand and comply with safety and security rules and regulations of the institution
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, knowledge of medication practices or related field but not required. Experience working with individuals in the criminal justice system.