ORGANIZATION
Inside Circle (IC) is a nonprofit organization that builds transformative environments for system-impacted youth and adults to heal, find purpose, and build meaningful lives of service.
Healing Home: Our new Healing Home is a specialized sanctuary designed to support up to 11 system-impacted adult men returning to community. By providing a safe, drug-free, and highly structured environment, the Healing Home is not merely about providing a bed; it is about rebuilding human spirit and community ties through radical accountability. Such transformative work necessitates a staff of high-level dedication to support the long-term stability and positive life-trajectories of our residents.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Case Manager serves as the primary support for the licensee’s transition. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and clinical oversight of the Individual Reentry Plan (IRP), guiding each resident from the initial orientation milestone through to program completion.
The Case Manager role is a blend of strong administrative/documentation skills, clinical assessment, systemic tracking, and community advocacy. This balance is vital: attention to tracking and file detail provides the evidence base for success, while advocacy ensures residents are met well by the community as they reintegrate. At the same time, this position works closely with a vulnerable population during a high-risk period, and requires high emotional intelligence.
This position reports directly to the Program Director, and works in close partnership with two full-time House Managers living on site.* While this is a part-time position, it is also the role that holds central accountability and oversight for the reentry journey and milestones for licensees.
ORGANIZATION CULTURE
Inside Circle is a grassroots organization led by those most impacted by the work we do. It’s an all-in environment: the team is dedicated to the work, and is highly supportive of each other. This collaborative ecosystem requires a professional who can maintain strict professional boundaries while operating within a family atmosphere of high-stakes support.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
The work is primarily performed on-site several days a week to maintain direct engagement with the community. The Case Manager designs interventions across three distinct program tracks: Short-Term Reentry, Long-Term Facilitator (which emphasizes leadership development and peer mentorship), and Intermittent Training.
Specific duties under these areas include but are not limited to:
Admissions & Intake
- Oversee the application process for potential licensees, conduct rigorous background checks to screen out non-negotiable disqualifying offenses, specifically arson and sex offenses, to ensure the safety of the communal environment.
- Evaluate prospective licensees for programmatic fit, gathering preliminary assessment data to provide acceptance recommendations to the Executive Director and Program Director.
- : Lead the 24-48 hour orientation process, ensuring licensees understand the legal weight of the Licensee Agreement.
Reentry Planning, & Progress Monitoring/Coaching
- Formulate a comprehensive Individual Reentry Plan (IRP) within the first two weeks of arrival, serving as the primary roadmap for the licensee’s transition.
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings to monitor IRP progress, maintaining meticulous, confidential case files within the program’s database
- Maintain documentation not merely as a record, but as a clinical evidence base.
- Utilize validated tools to set goals regarding Workforce Development Integration, education, health stabilization, and family reunification.
- : in consultation with the Program Director, Executive Director, and House Managers, assess for appropriate program direction. This includes adjusting as milestones are or are not met, to ensure successful completion of at least one track.
- For those in the Long-Term Facilitator track, design specific leadership milestones that allow for peer mentorship and community facilitation.
- Initiate and lead restorative justice protocols in response to derogatory language or community conflicts, or as requested by House Managers.
Service Referrals & Advocacy
- Act as the primary liaison to external systems, facilitating immediate access to Medicaid, food assistance, and vital identification documents.
- Navigate the external provider landscape to refer residents to specialized mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment as appropriate.
- Coordinate with probation and parole officers to ensure absolute legal compliance, while simultaneously engaging with workforce development agencies to secure employment opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS / ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling psychology, or related field (associate degree plus experience will also be considered)
- 2–3 years of professional experience in reentry services, social work, or criminal justice.
- Mastery of Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive, Forms), Case Management software, and database management for case notes.
- Advanced de-escalation techniques and the ability to maintain unwavering professional boundaries.
- Proficiency in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, and crisis intervention
- Candidate must be capable of collaborating with a broad range of partners, from parole officers and court officials to the families of system-impacted men.
- Deep familiarity with Restorative Justice protocols and the ability to apply them within a transitional living context.
- Understanding of parole/probation systems and reporting requirements, as well as community resources.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95821
