Reentry Program Lead

Job Description

WAGE: $31.34 - $47.01 DOQ

DEPARTMENT: Weber County Sheriff's Office

DIVISION: Corrections

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness; Parental Leave; Maternity Leave

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

JOB OVERVIEW :

Under general guidance and direction of an administrative supervisor, the Reentry Program Lead coordinates and supports the planning, implementation, and daily operations of correctional and community reentry programming at Weber County Correctional Facility supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration to the community.

This position provides guidance and coordination to case management and peer support staff, supports program implementation, facilitates community partnerships, and assists with grants and reporting requirements for evidence-based reentry initiatives designed to improve public safety and reduce recidivism.

The Reentry Program Lead maintains expertise in case management and peer support practices and may provide direct client services as needed, while primarily focusing on program coordination, services quality, and cross-system collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Program Leadership & Operations

Coordinates daily operations and ongoing development of reentry program(s).

Provides leadership, guidance, and technical support to case managers and peer support personnel.

Supports implementation of new initiatives, pilot programs, and system improvements related to reentry and social services.

Assists in establishing workflows and promoting consistency in service delivery aligned with evidence-based practices.

Monitors program processes and identifies opportunities for continuous quality improvement.

May carry a limited caseload or provide direct case management services as needed during staffing shortages, program transition periods, or complex case consultation.

Staff Support

Provides coaching, mentoring, training, and case consultation for assigned staff.

Promotes staff adherence to professional standards, documentation requirements, and program fidelity expectations.

Ensures services align with criminogenic need reduction and successful reentry outcomes.

Reviews complex or high-need cases and provides consultation to staff.

Supports interdisciplinary collaboration among correctional, behavioral health, and community partners.

Assists in hiring, onboarding, and training new staff.

Community & System Coordination

Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners, behavioral health providers, housing agencies, workforce programs, healthcare systems, and criminal justice stakeholders.

Coordinates community engagement activities, including planning and oversight of reentry resource fairs and partner-based service events.

Serves as a liaison between facility-based services and community providers.

Facilitates cross-system problem solving to improve continui...