HCA Re-entry Coordinator

Walla Walla County; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

DRS retirement program

HRA account

Wellness program

MetLife Pet Insurance access

Deferred compensation plans

Twelve paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Job summary

Walla Walla County seeks an HCA Re-entry Coordinator to lead program services for Medicaid eligible clients reentering the community from detention. You will work with in-house teams, partner organizations, and external medical/behavioral health providers to ensure smooth transitions and access to health-related social needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration, compliance with a county policy framework, and efforts to reduce recidivism while supporting clients into stable community living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or Criminal Justice.
• Two years of professional experience in service program planning/administration.
• Ability to obtain WA State Patrol ACCESS Level II within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of program services to assist Medicaid eligible incarcerated clients during reentry.
• Collaborate with in-house staff, community partners, and providers to promote successful transitions.
• Navigate health services and social needs to reduce recidivism.

Skills

Lead coordination

Collaboration

Community partnerships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences / Criminal Justice

WA ACCESS Level II certification within 6 months

Job description

Position: HCA Re-entry Coordinator

Salary Range: $4,887.00 /month to $6,548.00/month, Starting Salary: DOQ, DOE

Location: County Corrections Facility

Employment Type: Non-Rep Grade 5, Full-time (40 hours/week), Benefits Apply, FLSA Nonexempt

Open Until Filled

Full Time Benefits Include:

• County pays $1,600 per month towards medical, dental, vision, life insurance and employee assistance program for employee and eligible family members
• Retirement: Walla Walla County full time employees are eligible for Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS)
• HRA Veba account: Employer contribution may apply
• Wellness program
• Access to MetLife Pet Insurance
• Deferred compensation plans offered
• Twelve paid holidays annually
• Vacation accrual based on seniority (see Union Contract)
• Benefited employees shall accrue sick leave benefits at the percentage rate of hours worked per week, to a maximum of eight (8) hours earned per month based on a forty (40) hour workweek but not less than one (1) hour per every forty (40) hours worked per County Policy 30.05.0

Visit Walla Walla County Website for detailed benefits information.

Brief Duties and Responsibilities:

The Reentry Coordinator takes a lead role in coordinating program services to assist Medicaid eligible incarcerated clients with their transition back into the community through a collaborative partnership with in-house staff, community partners embedded in our corrections facilities, as well as community providers of medical, and behavior health services. The position affords the opportunity to direct Medicaid clients into services designed to promote their healthiest lives, deliver Health Related Social Needs, and navigate reentry with the goal of successful transitions from jail to the community, thereby reducing recidivism.

Working Environment/Physical Abilities:

Work is performed inside or outside of a corrections facility. Position will have limited contact with inmates. Physical abilities required for this position are ones typically related to office operations, including manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate personal computers and other office equipment, access filing system, and have sufficient hearing and speech ability to communicate verbally.

Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in one of the Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field from a college of university recognized by the US

Department of Education AND two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in service program planning and administration OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work. Ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire WA State Patrol ACCESS Level II certification.

Licenses and other Requirements:

A valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the county’s insurer required. Maintain current CPR, first aid. Successfully pass independent personal and background investigation.

Walla Walla County application, resume and cover letter required.

SELECTION IS BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, ORAL INTERVIEW, BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRIVING RECORD CHECK.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT