HCA Reentry 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

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan

HRA account

Wellness program

Pet insurance

Deferred compensation

Holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Job summary

Walla Walla County is seeking a HCA Re-entry Coordinator to lead coordination of program services for Medicaid eligible clients transitioning from jail to the community. The role collaborates with in-house staff, corrections partners, and external health providers to connect clients with needed services.

The position focuses on health-related social needs, navigation of reentry, and reducing recidivism, with a full-time schedule and benefits as described in the posting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of program services to assist Medicaid eligible incarcerated clients with reentry into the community.
• Collaborate with in-house staff, community partners embedded in corrections facilities, and community medical/behavioral health providers.
• Direct Medicaid clients into services designed to promote healthier lives and reduce recidivism.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field

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#39;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.

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

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER / ADA COMPLIANT