Program Assistant-Re-entry

Welcome to Cherry Health - video about Cherry Health For individuals transitioning from closed custody correctional facilities, Cherry Health provides Person Centered Reentry Services to ease the transition back into the community. Services are available at two locations: our Community Treatment Center (CTC) in Detroit and Community Alternatives Program (CAP) in Grand Rapids. Services include 24-hour residential treatment in a structured environment with individual and group counseling services. Some participants come to us directly from a correctional facility, while others come as part of a diversion program to keep them out of prison.

Together, we work to address health issues (including behavioral health issues) and other reentry needs i.e., employment, education, housing, and fostering connections to help justice system involved persons successfully reintegrate back into their respective communities. The Projected schedule: 40 hours/week 10 hour/day Friday and Saturday 3pm-1am Sunday and Monday 10am-8pm The Program Assistant provides support to Residential Care Coordinator Supervisors and Residential Care Coordinators on each shift. The Program Assistant is responsible for the coordination of shift coverage when needed.

This includes but is not limited to daily operational oversight of the RCC Department in providing custody, security, and oversight to clients within the residential facility while maintaining order within the facility and enforcing all rules, regulations, and policies. Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ▪ Assist with monthly RCC meetings according to the assigned shift and attend monthly All Staff Meetings ▪ Report all concerning and/or atypical circumstances to the Program Manager immediately. ▪ Assist with after-hours on-call emergency response as assigned by Program Manager and Site Managers. ▪ Assists with monitoring supply procurement process that adheres to Cherry Health’s standards.

Monitors, maintains inventory, and purchases facility supplies. ▪ Monitors the residential facility’s policies and procedures related to security and living arrangements (in-house or home confinement). ▪ Oversees random room, facility, and/or vehicle searches. ▪ Assists with audit preparations, corrective action tasks, and follow-through. ▪ Provides narrative and statistical reporting. ▪ Assists in the development of program rules, regulations, and procedures. ▪ Provides on-call emergency response; cover shifts when needed. ▪ In partnership with Cherry Health Human Resources, oversees the admission, orientation, supervision, and discharge of program residents to include adding new admissions. ▪ Maintains the maintenance of records per Cherry Health and FBOP requirements of alcohol/drug testing logs, sign-in/sign-out logs, fire…

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