Jail Transition Specialist

You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need.

Wage - $22.26 - $26.50

Benefits:

* Medical/Dental

* FSA

* 403(b) Retirement

* Additional Voluntary Benefits

* Paid Holidays

* Vacation/Sick Leave

* Education Assistance Program

* Employee Assistance Program

* Longevity awards

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Jail Services Manager, the Jail Transition Specialist provides Case Management and other various clinical services as needed. This position will interact with corrections staff and assist in the process of release planning. They will utilize the Sequential Intercept Model as language when discussing services and defining how it fits into the system of care. This position and program will be a part of care at Intercept(s) II-V.

• Provides quality Mental Health services to consumers with a mental health disorder who are in the criminal justice system within the Catholic Charities Services area
• Completes progress notes and other required documentation in the electronic consumer files within the required timeframe.
• Provides services to or on behalf of the person served
• Services may be provided in a jail or juvenile detention setting and in the community or in one of the program locations
• Services may include Crisis Intervention, assisting with applying for benefits, activities of daily living, psychosocial support, service coordination, linkage, transportation, medication monitoring, behavioral health counseling, accessing community resources and/or housing/housing retention.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with community resources, coordinates consumer treatment with other providers, and initiates referrals to medical providers and other community resources when appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) shall be deemed to meet these requirements.

Physical Requirements:

This position normally requires the physical demands of standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time. Position also requires ability to drive with adequate vision and skill. This position entails extensive driving within the Catholic Charities service area.

Non-Physical Requirements:

Education

• Bachelors degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work, preferred
• Associated degree in Behavioral Sciences or Social Work, required

Experience

• 2 years experience in direct Clinical treatment services, preferred
• 1 year experience working within the criminal justice system, preferred

Special Skills

• Strong family and individual Clinical Case Management skills
• Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be self-motivated, work independently and as a team member
• Good understanding of Catholic Charities policies and procedures
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Licensure, Registration, Certification

• Valid Washington State drivers license and minimum required liability insurance for WA State
• Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration

Employment is conditional upon:

• Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required