Overview Join to apply for the Case Manager - Offender Services role at Kinexus Group .
The Pathway Home 6 (PH6) grant supports workforce development programs that assist incarcerated individuals. The program is expected to run for 42 months and aims to improve employment outcomes and reduce recidivism by offering job training and other supportive services during incarceration and after reentry.
Our Organization
Kinexus Group is a nonprofit organization focused on community development and economic vitality in Michigan. The Offender Services Team provides reentry services to justice-involved individuals, ensuring services align with funding requirements and policies.
Our Desired Outcomes
The Case Manager will contribute to the PH6 reentry initiative by supporting job seekers pre- and post-release, developing Individualized Development Plans (IDPs), helping reduce barriers to employment, and supporting successful reintegration with trauma-informed, strengths-based guidance.
What We Expect From You
As a Case Manager for the PH6 Program, you will support justice-involved individuals transitioning from incarceration to the workforce. You will lead intake and assessment, develop and manage IDPs, and provide direct services pre- and post-release. This includes coordinating training and employment opportunities, linking job seekers to supportive services, and tracking progress toward self-sufficiency and reduced recidivism. Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with jail staff, service partners, and employers while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with federal performance standards. You are expected to be a proactive, compassionate advocate helping job seekers overcome barriers and achieve lasting community success.
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 IDPs linked to training, employment, and support services
Connect job seekers with housing, legal aid, mental health, substance abuse treatment, and other supportive services
Service Delivery & Support Assist job seekers in obtaining vital records such as ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate
Provide job readiness training (resume building, interview skills, digital literacy, etc.)
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
Collaboration & Communication 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 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 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 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 of Teams training in support of the organizational strategies
Job training and development to ensure you are established and growing in your role
Cross Operational Meetings with your peers
Be part of 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.
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