COMMUNI TY SUPERVISION OFFICER ( CSO ) COLLABORATION
WHERE REENTRY AND COMMUNITY SUPERVISION MEET
Reentry staff are viewed as force multipliers by the Community Supervision Officer ( CSO ). Staff are able to identify new resources and provide direct support for complex cases . Community Coordinators and the housing team collaborate with our CSOs throughout the state working hand in hand with officers who make referrals for employment , physical and mental health , housing , and other resources to ensure that we maximize the number of individuals who take advantage of opportunities available for supportive transitioning .
The direct support provided by reentry staff has strengthened the relationship between the two to better leverage resources that support those under supervision . Reentry staff not only provide officers with referrals , they get involved directly with the case to ensure proper service connections . On average , reentry staff invest approximately 20 % of their effort providing direct linkage support which has continued to foster a working relationship with our officers .
Having the reentry staff to assist with identifying needs and making referrals , officers are able to focus their efforts on effective and efficient person centered community supervision ; while providing opportunities for successful outcomes .
IN REENTRY SERVICES , WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH THE INDIVIDUAL ’ S COMMUNITY SUPERVISION OFFICER ( CSO ) SO THAT WE CAN FOCUS ON LINKING THE INDIVIDUAL TO SERVICES THAT WILL HELP HIM / HER BE SUCCESSFUL AND ALLOW THE CSO TO FOCUS ON SUPERVISION .
Mary Elliott , Operations Manager West
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