Part-time Criminal justice Jobs in Richmond, CA

Center Point is seeking a compassionate and experienced leader to serve as a Caseworker / Housing Placement Coordinator for our new Contra Costa County Day Reporting Center (DRC) in San Pablo, CA. This innovative program, under contract with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Division of Rehabilitative Programs (DRP), will provide services to adults on parole.

About the Position:

The Caseworker / RRH Placement Coordinator provides direct case management, housing coordination, and participant support services within a CDCR Day Reporting Center serving the Adult Parole population. This position supports participants in developing and achieving individualized Case Management Plans (CMPs) and in securing stable housing and accessing supportive community resources through Rapid Rehousing (RRH) services.

The position combines participant case management responsibilities with housing placement coordination and resource navigation to support successful community reintegration, housing stability, and reduced recidivism. The Caseworker / RRH Placement Coordinator works collaboratively with participants, parole staff, community providers, landlords, and multidisciplinary program staff to address barriers to stability and long-term recovery.

As this is a new program launch, this role will play an important part in helping establish participant-centered services, housing partnerships, referral networks, and a supportive program culture focused on successful reentry outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide face-to-face case management and participant support services to adults on parole.
• Develop individualized Case Management Plans (CMPs) and monitor participant progress toward identified goals.
• Maintain accurate participant case files, progress notes, and service documentation.
• Conduct participant check-ins, assessments, referrals, discharge planning, and aftercare coordination.
• Assist participants in identifying barriers to housing stability, recovery, employment, and community reintegration.
• Identify, organize, maintain, and disseminate housing resources conducive to long-term recovery and stable housing.
• Locate housing opportunities from a variety of community and market-rate housing sources.
• Assist participants with housing applications, housing search activities, and communication with landlords and housing providers.
• Develop individualized housing placement plans based on participant goals and needs.
• Provide referrals to community housing resources, supportive services, and other community-based providers.
• Monitor participant compliance with RRH and transitional housing requirements.
• Facilitate housing-related workshops, meetings, and educational activities focused on successful tenancy and housing retention.
• Collaborate with CDCR staff, parole agents, community providers, landlords, and multidisciplinary program staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and quality improvement activities.
• Support evolving program operations and participant service needs in a dynamic reentry services environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent and a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with justice-involved populations, housing services, case management, or a related field; OR,
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience working in a similar position serving justice-involved populations.
• Experience working with justice-involved individuals, specifically Adult Parole populations, strongly preferred.
• Experience with housing navigation, Rapid Rehousing (RRH), supportive housing, case management, or community resource coordination preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources, housing systems, participant advocacy, and rehabilitative service delivery.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
• Ability to effectively engage diverse participant populations in a culturally responsive manner.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and uphold ethical standards of conduct.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic documentation systems.
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOJ Live Scan background clearance.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license with no serious infractions within the past four (4) years.
• Must be insurable under the agency’s automobile insurance policy.
• Must have access to reliable personal transportation for work-related duties.
• Must possess current TB clearance and CPR/First Aid Certification or obtain upon hire.

Pay Frequency: Twice monthly
Work Remotely: No
Job Type: Part-time

Work Hours: Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

About Center Point, Inc:

Center Point’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing, and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment, and homelessness. Center Point offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social, and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.