Reentry Assessment Coordinator (52120)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Reentry Assessment Coordinator is responsible for assessing justice-involved individuals for placement within the STOP (Specialized Treatment for Optimized Programming) Services program based on identified criminogenic risks and needs, including substance use disorders (SUD) and related behavioral health factors.

This position works directly out of designated parole offices within the assigned program area and serves as a liaison between parole, treatment providers, and STOP program staff to ensure appropriate, timely, and effective program placement. The Reentry Assessment Coordinator plays a critical role in matching participants with the most suitable treatment modalities to support rehabilitation, stabilization, and reduced recidivism. Essential job functions are listed below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct criminogenic risk and needs assessments to identify dynamic risk factors and service needs, with an emphasis on substance use disorders and related behavioral health concerns.
• Utilize validated assessment tools and evidence-based screening instruments in accordance with program and state guidelines.
• Evaluate participants’ readiness for treatment, responsivity factors, and barriers to engagement.
• Document assessment findings clearly, accurately, and in compliance with program and regulatory standards.
• Generate individualized placement recommendations based on assessment results, aligning participants with appropriate STOP program modalities (e.g., outpatient treatment, residential services, cognitive-behavioral programming, case management).
• Ensure recommendations are consistent with risk-needs-responsivity (RNR) principles and evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with parole officers and program staff to coordinate referrals and ensure timely, appropriate placements.
• Assist with placement logistics and support, verifying program capacity and participant readiness based on assessment outcomes.
• Monitor referral progress and address barriers to successful program entry.
• Work onsite within designated parole offices to facilitate communication and partnership.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and reentry planning meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between parole, STOP program staff, treatment providers, and other community partners.
• Provide education to stakeholders regarding STOP program services, eligibility criteria, and referral processes.
• Must Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
• Perform all other duties as assigned.