Jail Based Care Coordinator
Jail Based Care Coordinator
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We are hiring: JailBased Care Coordinator
Starting wage: $22.00$25.00/hour plus experience considered.
Job type: Fulltime Nonexempt
Schedule: MondayFriday 8am5pm.
What will you do in this position
As aJailBased Care Coordinator you will play a vital role in supporting individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community through theJailBased Program. Your work will focus on care coordination and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of community organizations. This is a highly visible forwardfacing position that serves as a key liaison with County leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide direct supportto clients referred to the program helping them navigate reentry into the community.
- Conduct regular inperson visitsto local jailto engage with clients build rapport and assess needs.
- Facilitate weekly staffing with program partners.
- Conduct intakes for all new program clients.
- Collaborate with community partners referral sourcesand agencies to ensure a seamless continuum of care.
- Assist clients in identifying and accessing essential services including housing employment healthcare and other resources.
- Make appropriate referralsand follow up to ensure service connection and continuity.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentationof client interactions case notes and progress.
- Participate in team meetingsand interagency collaborations to support client outcomes and program goals.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment values meaningful client engagement and is passionate about making a positive impact in the community.
What Skills do you need
The JailBased Care Coordinator role requires the following:
- ABachelors degreewith at leastone year of experiencein social services mental health substance use treatment or corrections.
- AnAssociate degreewithtwo years of relevant experience will be considered.
Key Competencies and Attributes
- Strongprofessional boundariesand the ability to demonstrateempathytoward clients.
- Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency withcomputersandtyping as the role involves consistent documentation of caseloads.
- Proven ability tobuild and maintain effective working relationshipswith external agencies and partners.
Additional Requirements
- Must successfully pass afederal drug screeningandbackground check.
- Avalid drivers licenseis required.
About the team
TheJailBased Care Coordinatoris a valued member of theBeta TeamatAlternatives Inc.
Led by a highly skilledDirector of Community Serviceswho brings a strong background in education and social services and holds multiple academic degrees the Beta Team is known for its dedication to excellence and collaboration.
Operating in afastpaced environment the team supports a wide range of services and works with a diverse client base throughout the day. No two days are alike offering dynamic and meaningful opportunities to make a difference.
The Beta Team takes pride in:
- Deliveringexceptional client care
- Fostering asupportive and inclusive workplace
- Promotingcollaboration across departments
- Upholding values ofconnection accountability and community impact
Together they believe that by connecting individuals to the right services and offering consistent support they can create lasting positive changes in the lives of those they serve.
Benefits and Perks
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 30 hours per week starting the first of the month after 60 days of employment:
- Medical: Employer pays $511.72 toward employee coverage. Additional plans for children and family are available at employee cost.
- Dental: Employer pays 100% of employeeonly coverage. Affordable coverage for children and families is available at employee cost.
- Vision: Affordable plans are available for employees children and families at a low cost.
- Life Insurance: The agency provides a $25000 coverage plan for all benefiteligible employees. Supplemental life insurance plans are available at employee cost.
- ShortandLongterm Disability: 100% employerpaid coverage for employees.
- 401k/Retirement Plan: Employees are eligible for 401k contributions after one year of employment and 1000 hours worked. Employer profit sharing is eligible annually based on board approval.
- AFLAC: Supplemental plans are available to employees and their families at employee cost.
PTO
- Accrual: Start accruing PTO from your first paycheck. Fulltime (40hour) employees with 02 years of employment accrue 4.65 hours per pay period totaling 15 days a year.
- Increased Accrual with Tenure: Accrual rates increase at 3 years 5 years and every subsequent 5year mark up to 25 years.
- Pro Rata Basis: Accrual rates for employees working 2030 hours per week are on a pro rata basis.
Paid Holidays
- FullTime Employees: Enjoy 11 paid holidays.
- PartTime Employees: Employees working 2030 hours per week also receive paid holidays on a pro rata basis.
Here are some fantastic perks of working with us:
- Student Loan Forgiveness: Alternatives is a PSLFapproved employer so you can get your student loans forgiven by working for a nonprofit.
- Scholarship Program: After one year of service you can take advantage of our scholarship program to complete your degree get specialized training or earn a certification.
- Birthday Lunch: Celebrate your birthday with a $15.00 lunch allowance! Its a great chance to enjoy a meal with coworkers and meet other team members you might not see regularly.
- Career Growth: We love to promote from within! Many of our team members have grown into new roles and we have impressive longevity in our staff. Our CEO has been with us for over 45years and many others have been here for 10 years.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
