Offender Reentry Program Coordinator

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ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER, INC
Job Title:
Reentry Case Manager
Supervisor:
Reentry Program Manager
Salary:
DOE
FSLA Status:
Full-time Regular
Location:
Anchorage
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the case management of Reentry Program
participants and works under the direction of the ANJC Reentry Program Manager. The incumbent duties
require close coordination, collaboration, tracking and monitoring of participants to ensure compliance with
their service plan and terms of release. Responsibilities also include working closely with partner agencies to
ensure program participants are engaged and supported in services that includes employment/training,
housing, mentoring, and other comprehensive services.
The job responsibilities listed below are not inclusive by characteristic of the type and level of work required
for this position, and may be in combination to related duties. To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Works directly with the Department of Corrections (DOC), and local service providers to plan for
reintegration from confined facility, staff secured facility, and incarceration into the Anchorage
community.
 Serves as the central point of contact between ANJC and DOC.
 Conducts initial pre-release screening to determine the level of service and support needed.
 Facilitates support groups.
 Attends program and agency related meetings and conferences as requested.
 Works closely with the Reentry Program Manager and other Reentry Case Managers in the collection of
data, report writing and follow-up.
 Ensures individual participant case planning encompasses key partners, support and services.
 Participates in the development and strategy for community education and awareness of Offender
Reentry and community notification regarding the return of specific offenders.
 Maintains relationships & contracts within network of local service providers.
 Facilitates and participates as a member of the Reentry Task Force maintains records and related
documents of the committee.
 Facilitates the restorative justice processes.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
 Ability to work effectively under pressure of deadlines, and within budget constraints.
 Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
 Ability to work in a team environment, while also working independently.
 Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks, projects and meet deadlines
 Excellent public relations, community organizing, negotiation, mediation, conflict management and
meeting facilitation skills.
 Knowledge of Alaska Native and/or community resources with demonstrated experience working with
Alaska Native people, and an understanding of their values and belief systems.
 Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
 Demonstrate ability to inspire community participation and build coalitions.
 Computer literacy in word processing, email, internet and spreadsheets.
 Must have strong administrative and organizational skills including budget development and
management, and grant administration and reporting.
ANJC Position Description
Reentry Case Manager
Updated 2007
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Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of citizens, who may have conflicting
interests and opinions.
Familiarity with the concepts of Restorative Justice and experience engaging that philosophy into reentry
programs.
DISCLAIMER:
The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees
assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate
other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 Bachelor’s Degree or four years of recent relevant job experience in restorative justice, victim advocacy,
offender services, or related field.
 Experience with civic affairs, community groups, governmental (City, State and Federal) and community
agencies.
 Experience supporting, empowering and managing individuals.
 Must be willing to work with the prison population
 Must have reliable transportation
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ANJC Position Description
Reentry Case Manager
Updated 2007
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