Reentry Specialist – Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Reentry Specialist (with SUD experience) at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, Delaware for Full-Time!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Reentry specialist benefits package to include but not limited to

• Holiday
• Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Reentry specialist position summary

The Reentry Specialist provides access to community programs, ensures continuity of care following release into the community, advocates for patient needs, and act as liaisons between the multiple systems impacting the lives of offenders with mental health illnesses, co-occurring substance use disorders, and chronic medical illnesses.

Reentry specialist minimum requirements

• One year of experience in social services field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field
• Experience working with individuals with Substance Use Disorders
• Case Management experience
• Applicants with experience in a correctional health care setting will be given preference.
• Certification or credential in substance use counseling (e.g., CADC, CSAC, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SUD treatment and recovery principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.