Jail Reentry & Transition Coordinator

Clark County Washington; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark County Jail Services seeks a Jail Transition Coordinator to coordinate direct services for incarcerated people with acute and complex behavioral health needs through the Clark County Jail Reentry Program.

You will review individual needs, develop collaborative release plans, and connect clients to mental health, housing, healthcare, education, employment, and trauma-focused services, working with jail and community partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or related field plus 1 year of experience with persons with legal system involvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or related field plus 2 years of experience with persons with legal system involvement.
• 5 years of equivalent work experience to meet the standard for required knowledge and abilities.
• Proof of credentials will be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex professional/technical support of programs which may include field work.
• Provides analysis of administrative, fiscal and/or program operations for County program(s).
• Prepares technical reports, documents, notices and public information materials requiring research and analysis of program policies, procedures and standards.
• Extract data and analyze project tracking systems and other information systems required for studies, projects and programs.
• Participates in planning, coordination, and implementation of specialized programs.
• Participates in the development of budgets, goals, objectives, and program activities.
• Provide information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards, and programs.
• Conduct research requiring specialized knowledge of the program and an ability to plan and coordinate using independent judgment and limited supervision.
• Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field plus at least one year of experience working with persons with legal system involvement

Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field plus at least two years of experience working with persons with legal system involvement

5 years of equivalent work experience: a combination of training, knowledge and extensive related professional experience

Job description

Clark County Jail Services seeks a Jail Transition Coordinator to coordinate direct services for incarcerated people with acute and complex behavioral health needs through the Clark County Jail Reentry Program.

You will review individual needs, develop collaborative release plans, and connect clients to mental health, housing, healthcare, education, employment, and trauma-focused services, working with jail and community partners.