RE-ENTRY SYSTEMS AND NETWORK COORDINATOR (PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL I)

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

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.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• 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.
  

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

• 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.
• Two (2) years of experience of full-time equivalent professional experience in program coordination, policy development, or community partnerships, preferably in public safety, public health, social services, or local government.
• Experience, both personal and/or professional, in working with re-entry population and service provider networks.
• Knowledge of existing re-entry services and intersectional approaches working with the re-entry population.
• Knowledge of racial equity and trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience with contract compliance and program development.
• Demonstrated experience with research and use of data sources.
• Experience in capacity building, community engagement and facilitating trainings.
• Experience as a representative and public speaker in the areas of violence prevention and re-entry.
• Bilingual skills (Khmer, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese).
• Ability to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL DEMONSTRATE:

• Knowledge of and experience with applying a racial equity lens, including organizational assessments, practices, or policies.
• Ability to facilitate processes for inclusion and meaningful staff and community engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a professional manner, track their own progress, keep leadership informed, and push work forward without being prompted.
• Cultural humility and experience working in multi-cultural and sensitive environments, including the ability to work and communicate with diverse staff and partners from community-based organizations and government staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing complex, nuanced topics into sharp memos, reports, presentations, and correspondence addressed to department leaders and community audiences.
• Ability to work independently and exercise strong judgment while carrying out responsibilities.
• Ability to be creative and problem solve while advancing multi-agency or multidisciplinary initiatives from plan to results.
• Ability to handle confidential issues in a professional manner.
• Strong attention to details, highly organized, self-directed, and proactive.
• Ability to negotiate, navigate, and reach consensus of differing views and interests towards advancing equitable processes and outcomes in a setting where stakeholders hold different perspectives.
• Ability to keep a sense of humor, empathy, and kindness in difficult times.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, November 19, 2026. T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree) in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination before appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.”

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting the Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact Talent Acquisition two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:
•Medical and Dental Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
•Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
•Credit Union Membership
•Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
•Flexible Spending Accounts
•Free Employee Parking
• Paid ParentalLeave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific