Inland SoCal United Way is a leading nonprofit organization devoted to strengthening the Inland Empire by investing in the lives and futures of those in need. By operating several direct service programs and collaborating with a network of strong community partners, ISCUW seeks to build brighter futures for youth and families in the areas of education, health, and financial stability. ISCUW seeks talented, motivated team members who are passionate about improving our community and who are looking to be part of a dynamic team working to make positive changes in our region.

Program Description

This project is funded by the BSCC (Board of State Community Corrections) it is a project that will case manage participants from the justice-involved population, providing Reentry Peer Advocates for system navigation, mentorship, advocacy, and case management, and 24/7 211 Contact Center support for information, referral, and warm handoff to needed resources. It will expand capacity of our Reentry Peer Advocates service by 2 fulltime positions, one dedicated to Riverside County and one dedicated to San Bernardino County. It will assist the clients with housing, employment, medical, food insecurities and any other needs. This program will deliver legal clinics and collaborate with members and partners in our community.

Position Overview:

This position will expand Warm Handoff and Reentry Peer Advocacy in the Inland Region of Southern California. A dedicated Reentry Peer Advocates for Riverside and San Bernardino Counties will case manage, system navigate, refer warm handoff, and facilitate peer mentor support groups for reentry clients. Housing services to end homelessness or stabilize existing at-risk housing as well as coordinate employment services to improve income outcomes. Assist clients to ensure medical coverage. This multi-pronged approach reduces recidivism, improves quality of life and success in the community after incarceration, and develops positive peer role mode. This position will report to the Program Manager under the purview of the 211 Director. No contract is implied; this position is “at-will” and employment may be terminated at any time by the employee or the employer. This position reports to the Program Manager. This full-time exempt position is funded for 2 years. No contract is implied; this position is “at-will” and employment may be terminated at any time by the employee or the employer.

Essential Functions (90%)

• Answer calls from the justice involved population and do assessments
• Provide Resources needed to reduce barriers and assist clients into integrating back to the community.
• Enroll individuals in Medical, Cal Fresh, appropriate career and housing programs.
• Connect clients by providing warm-hand offs to the appropriate partners with the appropriate resources.
• Peer advocates will organize and facilitate a peer mentor support group for the participants to meet quarterly and share experiences and solutions to keep encouragement and fresh ideas for the participants.
• Peer mentors will all assist in organizing legal clinics, to assist with expungement, tattoo removal etc. For the participants
• Collaborate with partners to ensure the resources and referrals are accurate
• Follow-up with clients to ensure successful outcomes of resources.
• Ensure all details are logged and entered our case management system
• Make appropriate presentations within the community.
• Conduct and attend outreach events

-Case Manage clients throughout the entire process and terms of the grant -Ensure high-quality data collection of every single crisis line contact via iCarol /inContact and Opexa -Participate in a positive and inclusive working environment for team members -Ensure compliance with Mandated Abuse Reporting laws, HIPAA .

Secondary Functions (10%)

• Provides expertise on peer support groups to community leaders

Qualifications

• Must be a peer of the justice involved community
• Proven employment track record of at a minimum 2 years.
• CDAAC Certification preferred
• Bi-lingual in Spanish helpful
• Strong verbal communication
• Case Management Experience helpful
• Computer experience helpful
• Motivational Interviewing Certification helpful
• Must have reliable transportation

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are a representation of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform essential functions may be available. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to use machinery such as the telephone, computer, fax machine, and copier. The employee will be frequently sitting, walking, standing and/or carrying objects up to 25 pounds; the employee may also be required to drive for various periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus due to the regular activities of typing, screen monitoring, and computer usage.

Salary Range and Benefits

$25.00 HR, Benefits include vision, dental, medical, life, AD&D and long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, accrued vacation and sick leave.