Salary: $29.36 - $31.15 Hourly Location : Appleton, WI Job Type: Part-time Benefit Eligible Job Number: 2503331 Department: Criminal Justice Treatment Services Opening Date: 08/07/2025 Outagamie County Core Values Invested in Serving Better Together Create Progress Support Through Compassion Position Purpose The Inmate Resource Coordinator provides group programming and reentry resource services to our client base in the Outagamie County Jail. The Inmate Resource Coordinator will work one-on-one and in group settings with individuals incarcerated in the jail, to establish connections to community agencies, develop life skills, and plan for reentry into the community. Hours: The core hours are 7am-5pm **This position is part time 28 hours/week, however is possibly anticipated to move to 32 hours/week at the beginning of 2026. Location: 320 S. Walnut St. in Appleton, WIBenefits: Some of the benefits we offer include:
- Paid Sick, Vacation, Holidays and Floating Holidays
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee and Family Clinic and coming soon another clinic off-site
- Wisconsin Retirement System
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Insurance (Optional)
- Voluntary Life - AD & D
- So much more!
Want to learn more about Outagamie County? Click on the link to learn more about all we have to offer!Key Responsibilities The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Perform pre-release assessments and develop individualized reentry plans for individuals identified as highest need. Establish contact to identify individual barriers and schedule appointments for clients for upon release to eliminate gap of services.
- Coordinate with local agencies to connect clients to community resources for continuance of care after release. Communicate and interact with other public or private agencies in order to exchange and develop resources.
- Provide information to community resources such as mental health and substance use disorder services, employment agencies, Health and Human Services, and other providers.
- Develop and maintain records on participating clients, collect data on reentry program effectiveness, and reports outcomes to peers and leadership.
- Facilitate programs, to groups with up to 16 individuals, on topics such as reentry, reintegration, life skills, employability, financial literacy, Getting Ahead While Getting Out, and SMART Choices.
- Research, develop, and implement new and innovative, evidence-based curriculum.
- Under the direction of the GED Education Coordinator and Inmate Education Coordinator, schedule and supervise pre-GED testing and GED testing. Document records as necessary for these programs. Maintain regular contact with clients regarding testing schedules.
- Collaborate effectively within a small, close-knit team by maintaining clear communication and participating in cross-training to ensure consistent coverage and high-quality service delivery.
- Establish and sustain effective communication with Outagamie County Sheriff's Department, Probation and Parole, Circuit Courts, and other community agencies.
- Attend and actively engage in meetings, conferences, training sessions, and related professional development activities.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance, work additional hours as needed and approved. Teamwork is essential in our work environment.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Police Science, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field.
- Three to five years of experience providing education and/or services to clients in a criminal justice, educational, or social services setting.
- Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform job responsibilities.
- Must pass a background check performed by Outagamie County Sheriff's Department to work in their secure facility.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Required or Preferred Skills
- Group Facilitation Skills
- Be comfortable managing a classroom/group of individuals in a jail setting.
- Take initiative to identify, plan, and lead programs that support client development and engagement
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Communicate effectively with peers, clients, Outagamie County Sheriff's Department including Outagamie County Jail administration and staff, Probation and Parole, court officials, treatment facilities, and other professionals verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals incarcerated in the jail, correctional staff, community agencies and families.
- Skilled at calming tensions and redirecting negative behavior before it escalates.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records related to programming and GED testing.
- Use and interpret legal, counseling, and educational terminology.
- Comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including court, client, and other records, state statutes, evaluations, and other polices or regulations.
- Computer Literacy
- Ability to use a computer, add, subtract, multiply, divide, and have appropriate written grammar.
Work Environment
- This position is performed within a secure correctional facility and/or office setting and may involve frequent exposure to individuals in custody. The environment includes:
- Working in close proximity to individuals incarcerated in the jail, including those who may be uncooperative or confrontational.
- Exposure to loud noises, unpleasant odors, and potentially stressful or emergency situations while maintaining composure and exercise good judgment.
- Working both independently and as part of a team in a structured and regulated setting.
- Requires occasional lifting, push, pull, move, or carry items up to 25lbs
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: Outagamie County Diversity Statement: Outagamie County is committed to developing, nurturing, and sustaining an equitable community and workforce where all individuals can thrive. We pledge to amplify the voices of under-represented communities or those who were historically excluded, by removing barriers that result from racial, social injustice and inequities. We strive to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion are embedded at all levels of Outagamie County programs and departments through acknowledging, analyzing, and addressing the root causes of inequities. We will create and advance equitable polices, practices and procedures, including, but not limited to County services, recruitment and retention, policies and practices, budgeting and procurement. We commit to being transparent and will continually evaluate and update our values when identified goals and objectives are not being achieved or sustained. Outagamie County will strive to create an inclusive environment where every community member feels like he/she/they belong. OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER. OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES. LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.Medical Coverage Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates. Dental Coverage Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage. Vision Coverage Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses. Life Insurance Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County. Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements. Long-Term Disability Insurance All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County. Wisconsin Retirement System Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option. The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules. Flexible Spending Account Plan The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings. Employee Assistance Program Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP. Paid Time Off Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave. Deferred Compensation Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option. Employee and Family Clinic Primary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan. Pet Insurance Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues. If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits. CONTINUING EDUCATION Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget. Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement. 01 This position is currently 28 hours average per week and may move to 32 hours per week. 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02 Please briefly describe your experiences facilitating programs to those in a criminal justice, educational or social services setting. Required Question