Share Email Opening Title TRANSITIONAL OUTREACH SPECIALIST  Position TRANSITIONAL OUTREACH SPECIALIST   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift First   Number of Openings 1   Location Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI)   Open Date 4/22/2024   Close Date   Description Horizon Healthcare, Inc., sister company of Genesis Behavioral Services and Matt Talbot Recovery Services, is seeking a regular, Full-Time Transitional Outreach Specialist at Oshkosh Correctional Institution (1730 W Snell Rd., Oshkosh, WI 54903). Duties & Responsibilities Act as an advocate for securing services needed by newly-released correctional offenders Work with program participants during the last six (6) months of incarceration and first twelve (12) months of community re-entry Review each participant's Community Reintegration Offender Questionnaire (DOC - 2266) no less than 90 days before release Assist participants in completing the competencies listed in the Standardized Pre-Release "Personal Development" module prior to community re-entry. (Additional readings and/or assignments pertaining to coping skills may be subsequent given the needs of individual participants) Inform and update program participants of service providers and initial contacts located in the community they are returning to Research employment, vocational training, and pro-social support groups and share with program participant Schedule and coordinate home visits with participants at least monthly the first four (4) months following their release and bi-monthly the remaining eight (8) months their first year in the community Identify the medical and/or psychological needs of participants in order to assess their aftercare and reintegration needs and the availability of community-based resources to meet these needs Consult with DAI social worker and agent to develop an aftercare and reintegration plan, addressing risk and ongoing treatment needs, including: level of supervision, residential placement, income sources, clinical service needs, treatment programming, vocational training and employment In consultation with DAI agent and Unit Manager, implement, reassess, and revise aftercare case plans based on the participants' performance, progress, current treatment needs, and availability of aftercare resources Construct an automated database to collect, analyze, and generate data necessary to support evaluation of the program Benefits Horizon Healthcare, Inc. offers two (2) weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) to Full-Time employees, in addition to paid holidays.   Position Requirements Qualifications & Requirements A Criminal Background Check may be required for this position subject to Wisconsin law High School Diploma or equivalent Associate Degree in Human Services, OR Post-High School experience with successful outreach services to offenders Minimum two (2) years’ experience with outreach services in a Human Services environment Valid Wisconsin Driver License with no at-fault accidents within the last two (2) years Current auto insurance and dependable vehicle for work-travel-related purposes Horizon Healthcare, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer functioning under an Affirmative Action Plan. We encourage job applications from women, ethnic and other minorities (including members of the LGBT community), individuals with disabilities, and persons from socially and economically-disadvantaged backgrounds.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Category Social Services   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://GenesisBehavioralServicesInc.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category AODA Counselor - Chippewa Valley Correctional in Chippewa Falls, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST in DEERFIELD, WISCONSIN Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SACIT) in Milwaukee, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALIST in Milwaukee, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Kitchen Manager and Cooks in Milwaukee, WI Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles THS Site Checker in Appleton, Wisconsin Posted on: 4/18/2024 [Apply Now] Substance Abuse Counselor in Oshkosh, WI Posted on: 4/17/2024 [Apply Now] Outreach Specialist in OSHKOSH, WISCONSIN Posted on: 4/22/2024 [Apply Now] THS Site Checker in Portage, WI Posted on: 4/18/2024 [Apply Now] Transitional Living Monitor in Waupaca, Wisconsin Posted on: 4/17/2024 [Apply Now] Follow us See who works here:

 

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