The City of Long Beach, Department of Health and Human Services has an immediate opening for (1) permanent, full-time, unclassified, at-will Re-entry Systems and Network Coordinator (Public Health Professional I). Housed in the Collective Impact Bureau and reporting to the Human Dignity Manager/Development Project Manager II, the Re-entry Systems and Network Coordinator (Public Health Professional I) will work to establish and strengthen community-based organizations and government agency partnerships to coordinate a re-entry services network in Long Beach. This position is located at the Ron Arias Health Equity Center, 6335 Myrtle Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90805. Serve as the lead and point of contact for the Long Beach Re-entry Advisory Committee and re-entry efforts; Assist in convening and facilitating the City’s interdepartmental re-entry team, including setting agendas, tracking commitments, and following up on and supporting action items; Assist with the development and implementation of City initiatives, such as public awareness campaigns and community workshops, including managing consultants and contracts, scopes of work, and deliverables; Prepare clear reports, memos, City Council items, and presentations for City leadership, the City Council, and the public; Build and sustain partnerships and coalitions with nonprofits, community groups, businesses, schools, and faith-based organizations; Support grant applications, development of grant proposals, and contract management; Identify secondary research sources to inform re-entry efforts and stay appraised of best practices and trauma-resiliency-informed approaches to inform city efforts; Assist with the development of re-entry communication campaigns and community events to increase awareness of existing services and support family reunification efforts for formerly incarcerated persons; Support various events, meetings, and convenings related to the promotion of alternatives to incarceration; Coordinate events, training and capacity building efforts to strengthen re-entry service network partners in the City of Long Beach; Assist with leading and coordinating workshops/trainings to increase awareness on community restorative justice practices, trauma-informed approaches and other best practices to reduce family violence and strengthen social and economic pathways for family reunification; Assist the Human Dignity Program Manager with the integration of re-entry systems across city department efforts, including police community relationships; Perform other related duties as assigned. A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a closely related field. Professional experience beyond the minimum qualifications may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis (proof required*). One (1) year of professional experience in developing grant proposals and leading, facilitating, and coordinating multi-sector collaboratives in violence prevention and re-entry. Valid motor vehicle operator license required for field travel, long-distance driving, and frequent community meetings. Required to obtain a California motor vehicle operator license within 6 months if out of state. DMV K4 driver license information report printout required during onboarding for California residents. *Required documents, such as transcripts, degrees and/or certification, must be uploaded to the online application at time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant’s name or other identifying characteristic on the documentation. Degrees must indicate the field of study and conferral date on diploma or transcript. Candidates who possess degrees from college or university from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Social Work, Public Health, Public Policy, Rehabilitation Counseling, or a closely related field.
