DCS Annual Report 2019 | Page 21

Depar tment of Communit y Super vision Community Coordinators — Community Coordinators provide direct support to the local DCS sites. They work within their assigned circuit to develop and maintain relationships with service providers and resources. Community Coordinators also assist with hands-on case management of high needs cases, as well as providing individuals with referrals to housing, employment, and mentoring resources when needed. "Growing our awareness of available resources and sustaining strong communications with existing partners is vitally important to our effectiveness." Michelle Stanley Director of Reentry Services Division