Now Hiring: Reentry Coordinator
Position Overview
Open City Advocates seeks a Reentry Coordinator to assist youth and adult clients with connection to support services, including housing, education, mental health, and employment resources. Working primarily with people returning from a period of incarceration, the Reentry Coordinator will provide support and guidance to create a positive transition back to the community and to reduce barriers to accessing social supports. The Reentry Coordinator will also support Open City Advocates’ systemic reform efforts, legal services, and other programmatic needs.
Key Functions & Responsibilities
Support youth and adult clients during incarceration and transitioning back to DC.
Establish relationships with Open City Advocates clients and help to ensure a consistent connection with Open City Advocates.
Work with legal team to create and execute a plan for successful reentry (including visiting clients during incarceration).
Attend client team meetings, particularly related to discharge planning.
Connect clients to reentry and social services in DC.
Assist clients with reentry needs, including but not limited to school enrollment, job searches, opening a bank account, obtaining a driver’s license, or property retrieval from law enforcement.
Implement Open City Advocates’ flex funds program, which provides clients with support for groceries, transportation, and education stipends, among other areas.
Create network of reentry resources.
In conjunction with the Open City Advocates team, create connections with social service providers in DC to streamline client referrals and ensure a warm handoff.
Maintain a working knowledge of the social service landscape in DC, including the types of services that are available, such as job fairs for returning citizens.
Assist with organizational systemic activities (when capacity allows).
Attend systemic meetings and record notes in database.
Provide administrative assistance to the Youth Leaders in Action of the DC Juvenile Justice Advisory Group.
Other related administrative tasks, as needed.
Qualifications
Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, human services, psychology, social work, or another related field is preferred.
Experience with systems-involved youth and/or adults is strongly preferred.
Experience exercising financial responsibility is preferred.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practices is preferred.
Working knowledge of social services and supports in the DC area is a plus.
Commitment to working collaboratively with community partners.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage a wide variety of tasks.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Number of Clients Served
We estimate the Reentry Coordinator will assist approximately 25-30 clients per year.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is $55,000 – $65,000, depending on experience.
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance, with OCA covering 90% of an individual policy.
Paid federal and DC holidays, sick leave, and 15 days of vacation.
401(k) matching program (4% after first 3 months).
Employer-sponsored short and long-term disability and life insurance after one year.
Up to 12 weeks of parental leave, and professional development opportunities.
Application Instructions and Deadline
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Open City Advocates’ Legal Director, Raymond Ngu, at raymond@opencityadvocates.org.
We will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
Open City Advocates embraces diversity of identity, experience, ability, and thought, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We are actively striving to create and support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in our staff, board of directors, client services, systemic reform efforts, and strategic direction. We encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ persons, differently-abled and neurodiverse people, and those with lived experience with the justice system to apply for all positions.