Carceral Facility Specialist

Community Health Plan of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a healthcare services organization as a temporary project lead for the Medicaid Reentry Initiative, where you will support correctional facilities and promote integrated care for justice-involved individuals. The role includes developing training resources, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering technical assistance. With a focus on significant impact, this opportunity combines your expertise in public health with essential training and project management skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts available

Generous PTO starting at 17 days per year

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in correctional systems or working with justice-involved populations.
• Valid driver's license, insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel regionally and/or statewide up to 5 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to correctional facility administrators and healthcare providers on Medicaid Reentry Initiative.
• Lead training sessions on Medicaid eligibility and care coordination.
• Collaborate with state Medicaid agencies to promote integrated care models.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, criminal justice, healthcare administration, social work, or related field

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Annual incentive target of 10% based on performance goals
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts available
- Generous PTO starting at 17 days per year plus additional holidays and community service time
- Opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery for justice-involved individuals
- Temporary position with an end date in June 2028, allowing for focused project work

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Provide direct technical assistance to correctional facility administrators and healthcare providers on Medicaid Reentry Initiative components
- Lead training sessions on Medicaid eligibility, pre-release service delivery, and care coordination
- Develop and maintain user-friendly resources such as checklists and training materials
- Collaborate with state Medicaid agencies and community organizations to promote integrated care models
- Monitor implementation progress and identify barriers, escalating complex issues as needed

What is Required (Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in public health, criminal justice, healthcare administration, social work, or a related field
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with correctional systems or justice-involved populations
- Experience developing cross-sector implementation tools and protocols
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel regionally and/or statewide up to 5 days per month

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Knowledge of Medicaid transformation efforts involving justice-involved individuals
- Familiarity with behavioral health and substance use treatment models in correctional settings
- Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
- Experience providing training and technical assistance to diverse stakeholders

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