CDOC Community Programs Specialist III; Re-Entry

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies at this location. The first vacancy is located at the Broadway Parole office and the second vacancy is located in the Westminster Parole office.

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• Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the state system;
• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans.
• Medical and dental health plans;
• Short and long term disability coverage;
• Paid life insurance;
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave;
• Wellness program, tuition reimbursement, training opportunities and more;
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Community Re-Entry Specialists work within assigned parole offices. The position assesses the re‑entry needs of individuals, develops and implements transitional plans, provides case management to parolees to set goals and remove barriers, builds community resources/support, provides linkages to other agencies and organizations, and maintains/analyzes data concerning service provision. The role works in close coordination with Community Parole Officers, Parole Release Case Managers, Education staff, state/local agency staff, community and faith‑based organizations, and other individuals/groups providing services to offenders in order to enhance public safety.

• Assess re‑entry needs, barriers and strengths using formal and informal assessment tools;
• Develop individualized transition plans based on assessed criminogenic needs and risks;
• Deliver individualized case management and instruction in areas such as housing, employment, repairing family support systems, identifying thinking errors, and developing decision‑making skills for pro‑social change;
• Facilitate interactive group modules using evidence based curriculum and technology;
• Provide transitional services for high needs and homeless in release transition meetings;
• Work as part of the region/office or facility work team and become familiar with and adhere to all policies, processes, and procedures;
• Attend multi‑agency case staffing and meetings with professionals to plan, develop, and implement Re‑Entry goals and objectives;
• Develop partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and other agencies to connect individuals with resources and services specific to their re‑entry needs;
• Maintain and analyze data, collect feedback and evaluate transitional service delivery and utilize information systems to maintain chronological records for re‑entry planning;
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Six (6) years of professional experience working directly with a hard‑to‑serve/high needs client population in a correctional/human services environment providing casework, coordination of services and identifying needs, and referring to appropriate resources as the primary assignment. Experience must be described in detail on the application to receive credit. Any work experience less than full time will be prorated.

• Professional experience involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, and personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field and continuously studied to explore, extend and use additional discoveries,…