(1185) Jail Diversion Coordinator

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a field-based Crisis Assessment Specialist to deliver jail diversion services across the 8-county region. The role requires collaboration with jail staff and county courts to identify candidates for diversion or outpatient treatment and to minimize the time incarcerated.

Position is Wednesday–Sunday, non-exempt with flexible hours and some on-call evenings/weekends; located at Williamson County Jail, Georgetown, TX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.
• If degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Two years crisis/intake experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis assessment and jail diversion services within the 8-county area.
• Coordinate with jail personnel and County Courts including District Attorneys.
• Identify candidates for diversion or outpatient treatment and minimize length of stay.
• Work independently and on a team, participate in meetings and training.

Skills

Crisis assessment

Case management

Advocacy

Mental health services

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Texas Driver’s License

24 college credits in human services

Job description

Job Description

This position is responsible for providing crisis assessment and jail diversion services within our 8-county area. Jail Diversion should be considered following the directives outlined in Article 16.22 of the Code of Criminal Procedures. This position requires a good working relationship with jail personnel and County Courts including the County and District Attorneys. This position will follow ongoing protocols for identification of individuals who may be good candidates for diversion or at the very least for treatment within the jail system. This position will attempt to minimize the length of stay for those incarcerated and willing to follow outpatient protocols and recommendations of the courts.

Job Description

This is a Wednesday through Sunday, non-exempt, primarily field-based position with flexible hours and some evening and weekend on-call hours required.

The person in this position must possess a passion and aptitude for working with individuals who have chronic and severe mental health needs and are involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications, intensive case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence-based practices in the mental health and criminal justice systems are required. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, collaborative person-centered recovery planning and dual-diagnosis treatment. The person in this position will effectively work independently and on a team, prioritize needs during crisis situations, engage in regular meetings and training opportunities, balance self-care, be a delight to work with, and perform other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.

Location: Williamson County Jail, Georgetown, TX

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $29.71

Differential Detail

• $1.00 per hour – 2 years previous experience
• Up to $4.00 per hour BTCS Tenure
• $0.75 per hour – Bilingual
• $1.00 per hour – Associate or Advanced Licensure
• $1.00 per hour – Williamson County
• $0.50 per hour – LCDC

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

CityGeorgetown, TX CountyWilliamson CountyCredentialsMinimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field.

Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.

• If degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a human services field are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Two (2) years previous crisis/intake experience. Salary Amount$44,636.80 - $61,796.80/yearClosing DateOpen until filled