Children's Village Re-Entry Specialist

Job Summary

Provides aftercare services to youth while helping to facilitate their successful reintegration into the community. Collaborates with youth to help them achieve their education goals within the context of their individual re-entry plan. The Re-entry Specialist begins working with youth and their family at the time a youth starts a Children’s Village residential program. While the youth is addressing treatment issues in the program, the Re-entry Specialist works with the family to assess the strengths, barriers, needs, and risks, of the youth, parents/caregivers, family, and community. Uses criminogenic risk assessments along with input from the court, family, and youth to develop a transitional plan designed to connect high/moderate risks and needs to community providers. Maintains weekly contact with youth and/or family to evaluate progress on Transitional Planning. Reports progress to the Court Caseworker, writes monthly progress reports and submits them to the court. Writes court reports and appears in court hearings when necessary for assigned youth on caseload. Participates in parent/guardian education groups and classes and assists with the facilitation of other community-based initiatives. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Thoroughly documented work history
• Valid Driver's License number
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
• Transcripts with degree and award date

1. Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field of study

2. Have had two (2) years of full-time work experience in counseling, casework or related work involving interviewing and investigative practices, procedures, and recommendations

3. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.

College Transcripts
All applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their college transcript under the attachment section. This section is used for transcripts only. Do not upload any other documents such as reference, cover letter, resume, etc. If a job offer is made, an official transcript with the award date will be required . Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html).

Special Requirements

(a) Child Abuse or Neglect

Oakland County Michigan – YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.


Overview of Employee Benefits:

• Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
• There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
• Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
• Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to "cash out" annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can "cash out" a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.

Employee Health and Wellness Benefits:

• The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.

Professional Development:

• The County's Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
• Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County's operations, activities and objectives.
• The County's Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.

Other Benefits:

• The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.

To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:

https://www.oakgov.com/hr/benefits/Documents/Summary_of_New_Hire_Benefits.pdf (Download PDF reader)