Exoneration Justice Transition Specialist

2 months ago


Notre Dame, United States University of Notre Dame Full time
Job Title: Re-Entry Coordinator, Exoneration Justice Clinic

At the University of Notre Dame, we are committed to correcting miscarriages of justice and providing a smooth transition for exonerees from prison to society.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Creation of a Re-Entry Manual (REM)
    • Develop a comprehensive Re-Entry Manual (REM) detailing Indiana-based public and private programs and resources to assist exonerees in transitioning from prison life.
    • Include federal, state, and private employment and job training programs, including eligibility requirements, procedures, and contacts for application.
  • Coordinating Access to Resources and Programs
    • Match exonerees' needs with available resources and programs.
    • Assist exonerees in accessing and applying for relevant programs.
    • Aid in filling out applications accurately and accompany exonerees to program offices for meetings or interviews.
  • Creation of a Needs Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ)
    • Develop a comprehensive Needs Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ) to identify immediate, short-term, and long-term needs of exonerees before their release.
    • Identify needs including food, clothing, housing, employment, education, training, and medical, dental, and mental healthcare.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent work experience.
  • Some social work experience.
  • Experience working with prison inmates in education, training, or a relevant field.
  • Highly organized.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills.
  • Mission-oriented.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Post-graduate degree in Social Work preferred but not required.


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