Careers

If you’re seeking a meaningful career where you can positively impact your local community, consider joining our team at NWRRC. Our nonprofit organization is dedicated to supporting individuals as they transition from various aspects of the Criminal Justice system back into their communities and families. Through our programs and services, we’re committed to helping our residents succeed while also ensuring public safety.

At NWRRC, we believe that everyone deserves a second chance and we’re proud to be a part of the solution. Our mission is to support, educate, and encourage our residents, while they do the work necessary toward successful transition from the criminal justice system back into their communities with improved life skills. We are committed to assuring effective supervision, providing structure, expecting accountability, and as a result protecting the community. We focus on constant supervision, structured accountability, and community protection, allowing our residents to thrive and become productive members of society.

We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and skilled individuals to join our team. As an NWRRC team member, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

If you’re committed to making a positive impact in your community and share our values and mission, we encourage you to explore the career opportunities available at NWRRC. Our website features a list of open positions that we update regularly.

Here are just a few of the many perks of working with us:

Health and wellness: We believe that healthy employees are happy employees, which is why we offer 100% premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for all staff members. We provide 50% premium coverage for your spouse/domestic partner and children. We also provide fitness incentives to keep our team members feeling great both inside and outside of the workplace.

Retirement planning: Planning for the future has never been easier with our employer-funded SEP-IRA retirement plan. After just one year of employment, staff members are eligible for a generous 7% employer contribution to their retirement account, paid out quarterly.

Time off: We offer generous PTO, vacation, and sick time allowances for all full-time staff members. Staff receives 6 to 12 days of PTO depending on department, as well as accrue up to 12 days of additional vacation and 12 days of sick time annually, to start.

Education assistance: We value our employees’ professional development and encourage our staff to pursue higher education. Through our tuition assistance program, eligible employees can receive up to 50% coverage for tuition and course fees.

Free meal: Our Food Services team prepares delicious meals daily and staff working during meal service can enjoy their food for free.

For inquiries or to apply for an open position, contact Jessica Dietz, Human Resources Manager, at jessicad@nw-rrc.org.

Downloadable Application Documents:

NWRRC provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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Re-Entry Specialist I/II (Security Department)

Department: Security

Full Time

Portland, Oregon, United States - 97218

Description

At NWRRC, we are passionate about helping our residents successfully reintegrate into society. Since 1964, we have provided high-quality reintegration services to individuals transitioning from incarceration, probation clients, and those under community restoration orders. As a non-profit organization, we operate a 150+ bed residential re-entry center, committed to promoting accountability, safety, and positive change in our community.

Position Overview: As a Resident Re-Entry Specialist, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and our residents as they transition back into society. This is a key position in ensuring that residents are held accountable while being treated with dignity and respect. Please note that some job duties are gender-specific e.g., conducting same-gender pat-down searches and observed urinalysis due to the co-ed nature of our facility. If you are seeking a rewarding career in criminal justice, corrections, social services, behavioral health, or security, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor resident behavior and activities to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
Maintain a secure and orderly environment through regular facility patrols, headcounts, and searches of resident rooms, property, vehicles, phones, and personal searches pat-downs.
Respond to emergencies swiftly and appropriately.
Conduct observed urine collection and breathalyzer testing for residents and other contract clients.
Control and dispense resident medications and manage self-carry medications and supplements.
Track resident accountability while they are on approved absences from the facility e.g., work, social passes.
Monitor electronic monitoring GPS reports for residents in the community and on home confinement.
Control all entry and exit into the facility to ensure security.
Maintain accurate incident logs and documentation of all facility activities.
Serve as the first point of contact for law enforcement, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Probation Officers, Bureau of Prisons personnel, and other related agencies.

Compensation & Benefits:

Hourly Rate: Starting at $26.06 per hour
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- Healthcare: 100% of medical, vision, and dental premiums covered for employees; 50% for spouses and dependents. Includes life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off PTO: up to 24 days of PTO and vacation annually approx. 4.8 weeks.
- Sick Time: up to 12 days of sick time annually approx. 2.4 weeks.
- Retirement: Employer-funded Simplified Employee Pension SEP plan with a 7% contribution of gross earnings, available after 1 year.
- Tuition Assistance: Up to 50% of tuition costs for related degrees or certificates, available after 6 months.
- Fitness Perks: up to $50 monthly for fitness
- Free Meals: Enjoy free meals during meal service from NWRRC's excellent cafeteria.
- Additional perks and benefits.

Qualifications: We're looking for candidates with a combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates the ability to work effectively with individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to creating positive relationships with residents are essential.

Experience or education in criminal justice, social work, psychology, or related fields is preferred but not required.
We value candidates with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to the needs of the program and residents.
Availability: NWRRC operates 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Candidates must be available to work any shift and any day of the week. Shifts are as follows: day shift 7am-3pm, swing shift 3pm-11pm, and graveyard 11pm-7am. To support work-life balance, we do offer consistent schedules with consistent days off.

Why Work With Us? By joining NWRRC, you'll play a key role in supporting individuals who are making significant life changes. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of residents while working within a professional, supportive environment.

Apply Today! If you're ready to make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: NWRRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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