Jail Diversion & IDD Crisis Liaison

Texana Center; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 70,919,000 - 78,025,000; Full time

Job summary

Texana Center is seeking a Jail Diversion Coordinator in Rosenberg, TX. The role focuses on direct services for individuals with IDD at high risk of involvement with law enforcement and includes after-hours on-call crisis coverage.

The position reports to the Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist and requires coordination with local agencies. The ideal candidate has 2 years of IDD service coordination experience and a bachelor's degree in health and human services, plus a Texas Driver License.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Service Coordinator in IDD services.
• 1 year of experience working with persons dually diagnosed, IDD and mental illness.
• Texas Driver License (in good standing) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and resolution for persons in crisis or at high risk for involvement with law enforcement.
• Serve as a liaison between law enforcement entities and the IDD-CIS team, Service Planning Team and Transition Support Team.
• Train internal and community partners on jail diversion plan strategies for high-risk individuals.
• Coordinate referrals and LIDDA IDT recommendations for SSLC admission requests.
• Provide direction to Team Leads and Service Coordinators for SSLC applications.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and Texana policies.
• Travel within a 6-county region.
• Work hours: Mon-Fri, 8-5 with flexibility based on client need.

Skills

Crisis intervention

IDD services experience

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in health & human services

Texas Driver License

Job description

Texana Center is seeking a Jail Diversion Coordinator in Rosenberg, TX. The role focuses on direct services for individuals with IDD at high risk of involvement with law enforcement and includes after-hours on-call crisis coverage.

The position reports to the Lead Crisis Intervention Specialist and requires coordination with local agencies. The ideal candidate has 2 years of IDD service coordination experience and a bachelor's degree in health and human services, plus a Texas Driver License.