What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Reentry Specialist position at Dismas House of St. Louis?
Residential Reentry Specialists at Dismas House of St. Louis are a critical part of supporting our Mission "To Successfully Prepare Individuals Returning from Federal Incarceration for Reentry into the Community". All positions are required to work in a team environment, working together to achieve the goals of our clients and the overall organization. Dismas House of St. Louis encourages clients to develop skills and personal traits required to be welcomed as responsible members of the community. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference and help provide a second chance in someone's life, Dismas House of St. Louis is the right place for you.
This position is responsible for the day-to-day tasks of the drug and alcohol surveillance program, conducting off-site home and employment checks, as well as assisting in the electronic monitoring program.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Collects and records client samples for the drug and alcohol surveillance program while strictly adhering to the chain of custody protocol,
- Packages and prepares specimens for laboratory testing according to established procedures and protocols,
- Implements formal or informal action for acknowledged events according to established procedures,
- Documents appearances and ability to provide a specimen(s) for testing and compliance with drug and alcohol surveillance requirements.
- Verifies clients' employment and/or home address to ensure locations are meeting safety and community standards.
- Completes and documents interactions with family and other stakeholders, client on-site home and work visits, in accordance with recognized procedures.
- Conducts off-site testing compliance as required in the drug and alcohol surveillance program.
- Performs routine, real-time verification of the whereabouts and compliance of participants in the electronic monitoring program.
- Assists in inventory tracking and ordering of devices and supplies for associated programs.
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to pass a NCIC background check by the Bureau of Prisons.
- Relevant experience or knowledge, skills, and ability to perform drug testing.
- Must be detail oriented, organized, and able to complete work without supervision.
- Ability to work with computers and applicable software used by the facility.