Community Connections Center; C3 - Resource Specialist

OVERVIEW

The Community Connections Center (C3) Client Recovery Specialist assists justice involved clients in connecting with resources to support stability, reduce barriers and foster success. This is a grant funded position.

• Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values, and code of conduct of Intervention and C3.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.’s and C3 commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, company, and program information.
• Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Intervention and C3 values, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and contractual/grant obligations.
• Assess individuals for service needs.
• Assist individuals with navigating the CJ system by connecting them with necessary resources to provide stability and reduce barriers to success.
• Works directly with C3 Partner Agencies involved in the delivery of needed services.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with C3 Partner Agencies to assist and support participants.
• Work with C3 Coordinator to identify gaps in resources and addition of new partner agencies to the C3.
• Assist with development and maintain resource guide.
• Complete all data entry and report tracking, as required.
• Maintain required participant information/files.
• Participate effectively as a team member through communication, cooperation, information sharing and problem solving.
• This job requires meeting with clients within jail(s) and community corrections facilities.
• Travel may be required.
• Attend and participate in required trainings and apply skills and knowledge.
• Additional tasks and duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in Social, Behavioral Science or related field, preferred.
• Two-three years of related experience working with justice involved and human services population required. Experience may replace educational requirements.

• Demonstrated understanding of resources available to assist clients who may be experiencing homelessness, judicial involvement, need resources for mental health, substance use.
• Demonstrated experience in applying Motivational Interviewing skills and techniques, preferred.
• Ability to assess individuals for needs and resources.
• Ability to enter data, generate reports, and utilize variety of software programs and databases.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices of the justice involved population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with staff, stakeholders, partners and with diverse client base.
• Must pass background check and be granted access to required databases.

• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
• Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF)
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours

Title:

C3 Resource Specialist |

Location:

Lakewood, CO

Hours:

Monday – Thursday 7a-5:30p

Starting Pay: $27.41/hour

Final date to receive applications: open until filled.