Reentry Case Manager Position Available In Lenoir, North Carolina

Reentry Case Manager 
Salary $35,000.00 – $37,000.00 Annually Location Lenoir Community College 231 Hwy 58 South Kinston, NC Job Type Full-time Job Number 01403 Division Continuing Education Department Continuing Education-Main Campus (Dept) Opening Date 04/24/2025 Closing Date 5/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern General Function The primary role of the Reentry Case Manager is to provide direct services that address the employment, vocational, and training needs of offenders/formerly incarcerated individuals and develop an individual employment strategy or employment plan for each offender. The Reentry Case Manager will initiate and maintain ongoing contact with NC Works, local chambers, the 9th Judicial District Accountability and Recovery Courts, and other partners to develop a pool of potential candidates to assist local companies with workforce needs. The Reentry Case Manager will assist clients in making a successful transition back into the community by providing service coordination, support, and guidance, as well as working with the client to create a plan of action, monitor their progress, and follow up until completion of the plan. Qualifications Academic and work experience include a 2-year Associate degree in criminal justice, human services, or a related field or graduation from high school and (2) years of case management experience or (2) years of human services experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must hold a valid North Carolina driver’s license

Working Conditions:

Office environment Infrequently lifting and carrying items up to 15 lbs
Infrequently bending and twisting at the waist Evening and weekend work hours; frequently sitting at a desk or workstation using a computer display, keyboard, mouse, and telephone Infrequently traveling between buildings on campus, between campuses, and to off-campus sites Essential Functions and Responsibilities The duties of the Reentry Case Manager include, but are not limited to: Assist participants in transitioning back into the community by providing service coordination, support, and guidance
Assist participants in creating a plan of action, monitoring their progress, and following up until the completion of the plan
Link and schedule appointments with community providers
Cultivate a pool of employability training opportunities, job-seeking resources, and job coaching assistance for individuals with criminal histories
Develop and maintain a list of employers who are willing to hire justice-involved individuals
Input/track all participant data and services by utilizing case management and data collection system