- Salary
- $41k – $52k/yr
- Location
- Holbrook, AZ, AZ, US
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under general direction, coordinates inmate reentry screenings, develops reentry plans, links to services, and collaborates with partners. Requires mental health or substance abuse experience and strong communication skills. Performs special projects and programs as directed by the Sheriff or Command Staff as designated.
The Re-entry Coordinator is currently a temporary grant-funded position. This position will be required to pursue future grant opportunities in an effort keep the position funded. The Navajo County policy and procedures provides the following terms for grant-funded positions: Grant-funded positions: Grant-funded positions may be regular or temporary and may be full-time or part-time. These status issues will be determined individually with each position, based on terms specified in the grant. Regular full-time and eligible part-time grant-funded positions will have all of the same benefits as regular positions funded by the County. If the grant funding is canceled for any reason, the position is automatically eliminated and the employee is laid off. The layoff is effective no later than the date the grant funds are exhausted. Grant-funded positions may be classified or unclassified depending upon the appropriate criteria as stated in Section 1.53.
(Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)- Conducts comprehensive reentry screenings with individuals booked into NCSO Adult Detention Center
- Works cooperatively with inmates and practitioners to identify reentry needs and assist with service linkage outside the facility. Service linkage will consist of care coordination, access to medication, access to benefits (AHCCCS), peer support, and transitional housing.
- Meet with individuals pre-release to identify needs and help develop a reentry plan
- Interfaces and coordinates with Detention personnel regarding the facilitation of reentry services for inmates.
- Attend community meetings coordinating the programs available through the Sheriff’s Office.
- Work directly with inmates to ensure Reentry Services are being delivered and makes program improvements.
- Promote and adheres to the mission, vision and values of the Sheriff’s Office
- Ensure strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality in all interactions, documentation and information sharing. Maintain confidentiality of all work-related issues, records and restricted information.
- Commitment to confidentiality, equity, and trauma-informed approaches in all client interactions.
- Collaborate with third parties, court personnel, and other criminal justice and behavioral health partners
- Perform “special projects” as assigned by the Sheriff or the command staff.
- Application of all forms of clerical and office practices and procedures.
- Proficient in the utilization of research and report writing.
- Understanding of law enforcement activities and details as related to behavioral health.
- Use effective communication both verbally and in writing
- Capable of public speaking and presenting using various forms of audio video equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Filing and record keeping
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a correctional environment.
Skills
Public SpeakingHIPAA
