Case Manager - Offender Services

Office located in Cassopolis, MI – required travel to Berrien and Van Buren Counties. THIS POSITION WILL SUPPORT THE PATHWAY HOME 6 GRANT. The grant is expected to run for 42 months and provides funding for workforce development programs that support incarcerated individuals. The program goal is to improve employment outcomes and reduce recidivism by offering job training and other supportive services during incarceration and upon reentry into the community. OUR ORGANIZATION Kinexus Group is a community development organization focused on creating an economically thriving Michigan. The Offender Services Team provides innovative, collaborative, and client‑centered support to individuals involved in the justice system. ANSWERS TO EXPECT FROM YOU As a Case Manager for the Pathway Home 6 Program, you will be the primary support for justice‑involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to the workforce. You will lead the intake and assessment process, develop and manage individualized reentry plans (IDPs), and provide direct services both pre‑ and post‑release. Your role requires strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with jail staff, service partners, and employers while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with federal performance standards. Case Management & Participant Engagement Manage participant documentation, enrollment files, and intake logistics Provide one‑on‑one case management to incarcerated and recently released job seekers Facilitate program intake, risk and needs assessments (e.g., LS/CMI), and career evaluations (e.g., JOFI) Collaborate with jail staff and service providers to conduct in‑jail visits twice weekly Develop and maintain Individualized Development Plans (IDPs) linked to training, employment, and support services Connect job seekers with supportive services (housing, legal aid, mental health, substance abuse treatment, etc.) Service Delivery & Support Assist job seekers in obtaining vital records such as ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate Guide job seekers through job placement and post‑release occupational training pathways Follow up with job seekers weekly for at least 12 months post‑release to support stability and job retention Act as liaison between job seekers, jail staff, probation officers, public defenders, and external service providers Attend and contribute to weekly case coordination and staff performance meetings Work closely with the Program Coordinator to ensure timely, accurate entry of participant data into the LS/CMI system Documentation & Performance Tracking Maintain thorough and confidential participant records Collect employment verification, pay stubs, and training completion documents Monitor WIOA indicators and recidivism metrics, including participant rearrest and reconviction status Support data collection for quarterly and annual grant reporting Follow all policies and procedures related to case management MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience in human services, criminal justice, social work, or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred) At least two years of experience in case management or direct services Strong interpersonal and motivational interviewing skills Comfort working in correctional and community‑based settings Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with electronic case management systems PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Experience working with justice‑involved individuals or in reentry programs Familiarity with WIOA and LS/CMI case management platform Understanding of trauma‑informed care and wraparound service coordination WORK ENVIRONMENT Office‑based with regular travel to jails, employer sites, and partner meetings Must pass background checks as required by jail facilities Flexibility in scheduling to accommodate access to correctional settings and participant needs Competitive salary & benefits WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US A robust onboarding experience to integrate you into our team Team training in support of organizational strategies Job training and development to ensure your growth in the role Cross‑operational meetings with peers A role in transformational change in Michigan Kinexus Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids, reasonable accommodations, and/or services are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Relay Center: 711 Voice and TDD. Kinexus is a partner of American Job Centers. #J-18808-Ljbffr