Inmate Release Coordinator- YCSO (Camp Verde)

Yavapai County; Prescott (AZ); In loco; USD 38.000 - 62.000; Tempo pieno

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Yavapai County Sheriffs Office seeks an Inmate Release Coordinator to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. This role reviews inmate admissions to identify substance use and mental health needs and ensures connections to treatment and support services upon release.

Key duties include advocating for inmates, coordinating with detention staff, and partnering with health providers to build networks that link released inmates to services, housing, and benefits

Competenze

• Reviewing inmate admissions to identify substance use and/or mental health needs.
• Coordinate with Detention personnel for coordinated release efforts.
• Engage with community health providers to connect inmates with treatment and support services on release.

Mansioni

• Advocates for inmates regarding substance abuse and/or mental health.
• Interfaces with Detention personnel regarding coordinated release efforts.
• Partners with community health providers to develop networks that connect inmates to services upon release.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7612045

Yavapai County Sheriffs Office is seeking a dedicated Inmate Release Coordinator to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. This vital role is responsible for reviewing all inmate admissions and identifying those with substance use and/or mental health needs, ensuring they are connected with appropriate treatment and support services upon release.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Advocates for inmates regarding substance abuse and/or mental health
• Interfaces and coordinates with Detention personnel regarding any coordinated release efforts.
• Partners with community health providers through participation in coalitions; advocates for the development of networks that assists and furthers linking services to inmates incarcerated who are suffering from substance abuse and or mental health disorders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

issues. Reviews all inmate admissions to identify possible disorders. Works cooperatively with inmates and practitioners to identify treatment options. Once identified, individually screens those inmates for service linkage outside the facility. Service linkage will consist of care coordination, access to medication, access to benefits (AHCCCS), peer support, and transitional housing.