Jail Transition Coordinator - Jail Services

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

Job Summary

The mission of Clark County Jail Services is to promote and maintain public safety through effective correctional and reentry practices. The purpose of the Clark County Jail Reentry Program is to connect incarcerated people releasing or who are likely to release to the local Clark County community with resources to increase desistance behaviors and reduce recidivism. Jail Transition Coordinators are responsible for coordinating direct services for incarcerated people with acute and complex behavioral health needs through the Clark County Jail Reentry Program. The position reviews individual needs and barriers, develops collaborative individualized release plans and coordinates access to resources including mental health, substance use, basic needs, housing, health care, peer support, education, employment, trauma-focused services and more. The position works closely with corrections officers, jail medical and mental health staff and community partner organizations. A high level of self-direction, organization and work efficiency is a requirement for this classification. The position is exempt, non-represented and may require periodic non-traditional work hours. The most common schedule for Jail Transition Coordinators is during normal business hours, however there is possibility of future schedule modification based on the needs of the program.

Closing Date

10/1/2026

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution is required plus at least one (1) 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 (2) 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 equivalent to the employment standard listed above to meet the standard for required knowledge and abilities
• Proof of credentials will be required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with complex co-occurring disorders in adults
• Experience working in correctional facilities
• Experiencing working with persons during incarceration
• Knowledge of: case management techniques; effective correctional and reentry practices; mental health, substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders; ethnic, cultural, and social issues related to provision of services to persons with legal system involvement; impact of trauma on behavior and trauma-informed care; human behavior, social systems, and their interactions; corrections principles and the application of evidence-based methods and practices to improve outcomes of program clients; counseling techniques, serving diverse persons in the context of a professional relationship; federal, state, and local regulations governing provision of social and health services; professional and ethical standards and practices relevant to program clients; effective community engagement strategies; local social service networks; trends and practices within specialized area; personal computer application and usage.
• Ability to: engage effectively and non-judgmentally with incarcerated people with diverse needs and backgrounds, who may present a variety of complex and acute needs including mental health and substance abuse and co-occurring disorders and have additional risk factors such as homelessness and medical needs; coordinate with a range of internal and external partners including jail medical and mental health staff as well as community organizations to facilitate connection to community based services; develop and establish collaborative individual release plans with the incarcerated person and coordinate service connection in a dynamic manner; represent client needs effectively with allied professional and community organizations; coordinate services from multiple agencies and systems; exercise professional judgment in making referrals and seeking expert consultation with program supervisor; employ evidence-based strategies to encourage or elicit change from clients displaying ambivalence or resistance to changing behaviors; develop and maintain required written documentation; ensure efficient use of public resources; work in a secured and/or partially secured environment (jail); operate within an established chain of command in a paramilitary organization; embrace the mission, vision and values of Clark County Jail Services.

Duties

• 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.

Salary

Salary Grade: M3.200

Salary Range: $34.89 - $48.82- per hour

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF). Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy. Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live. Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.