The Women's Prison Association (WPA) is the nation's oldest organization dedicated to women impacted by incarceration. WPA empowers women to redefine their lives in the face of injustice and incarceration. Together, we forge pathways toward freedom, safety, and independence.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Re-entry Case Manager to work in the Transitional Services department. This critical role conducts pre-release and post-release transitional planning services for women, including transgender women and others who may identify as non-binary or gender-non-conforming. Additionally, the Re-entry Case Manager coordinates with on-island staff to finalize reentry plans and provide referrals for needed services in community; co-facilitates trauma-focused support and cognitive behavioral therapy groups as needed.

Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Regular site visits (at least 3 times a week) to the Rose M. Singer facility at Rikers Island to conduct initial assessments on new participants and provide follow up to existing participants.
• Conduct WPA-developed screening and intake/assessment to determine program eligibility and identify service needs. As well as conduct Department of Corrections (DOC) pre-release transitional plans.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with project partners including, but not limited to DOC, Correctional Health Services, and other DOC-contracted service providers on-island to facilitate referrals and access to eligible program participants, implementation of reentry plans, and transportation of participants from Rikers to community.
• Provide trauma-responsive case management services, collaborating with participants to develop a reentry plan based on assessed needs and participant interests.
• Accompany participants to the human resources administration, medical appointments, housing appointments, and any other in field support that they may request.
• Write detailed, individualized character/program enrollment letters when needed (for example, confirmation of program enrollment as required by the courts).
• Collaborate with external providers, within the Community Justice Re-entry Network (CJRN) to ensure immediate stabilization supports are in place for participant in need of housing upon release from incarceration.
• Support participant engagement in services, including referral to and follow-up with external providers in areas including but not limited to health and mental health, substance use treatment, parenting support, and educational programming.
• Maintain casework contact frequency appropriate to participants needs and consistent with WPA’s expectations of individualized, trauma-responsive case management.
• Document all activities with, and on behalf of, enrolled participants in WPA’s electronic database on a weekly basis.
• Provide continuous feedback to the team during regular supervision and staff meetings.
• Conduct other duties as assigned that are reflective of the mission of WPA and the program.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• BSW or comparable human-services related BA strongly preferred; will consider equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in direct service with a vulnerable population.
• Ability to obtain clearance from DOC and willingness to travel to Rikers Island 3x weekly
• Experience working with populations impacted by the criminal legal system.
• Knowledge of trauma-responsive care and harm reduction.
• Experience facilitating groups and working knowledge of NYC housing options and entitlements.
• Experience working with and sensitivity to individuals with substance use and mental health diagnoses.
• Experience working in a prison, jail, or other correctional facility preferred, but not required.
• Strong advocacy skills
• Must be organized, detail oriented and a self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and possess an entrepreneurial drive while flexible enough to work within a team.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Demonstrated analytic skills and problem-solving capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to prioritize multiple tasks appropriately.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Position Details:

This is a full-time position Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; however, flexibility for infrequent time needed outside of business hours as needed. The Reentry Case Manager reports to the Program Director. Currently, work is performed 3x a week at RMSC on Rikers island, 1 office day at the Brooklyn Office site, and 1 remote day. The ideal candidate will be able to provide his/her own transportation. Reimbursement for certain business travel is included.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is $65,000. WPA offers a competitive benefits package and generous time off policy, including medical, dental and vision insurance; pre-tax parking and transit benefits; and a time off policy including personal days and floating holidays.

If you are passionate about providing service excellence in a mission-driven organization, you will find your career here! Please email your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to jobs@wpaonline.org. You must include "Reentry Case Manager" in the subject line of your email.

We are excited to learn about you!