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Job Summary
Join Our Team: Making a Difference in Public Safety and Reentry

At Clark County Jail Services, our mission is clear: to promote and maintain public safety through effective correctional and reentry practices. As a Jail Transition Coordinator, you will play a vital role in fulfilling this mission by directly supporting individuals re-entering our community from incarceration.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to serve the public, uphold the law, and contribute to a safer Clark County.

Purpose of the Position:

The core purpose of the Jail Transition Coordinator is to connect incarcerated individuals, who are preparing for release or are likely to be released into the Clark County community, with essential resources. By establishing these connections, you will directly contribute to increasing desistance behaviors and reducing recidivism, fostering positive change in the lives of those you serve and enhancing the overall safety of our community. As a public servant, you will be dedicated to the safety and well-being of Clark County citizens.

Closing Date: Open eligibility list until filled.

Qualifications
Responsibilities:

As a Jail Transition Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating direct services for incarcerated individuals with acute and complex behavioral health needs within the Clark County Jail Reentry Program. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing individual needs and barriers to successful reentry.
• Developing collaborative, individualized release plans in partnership with incarcerated individuals.
• Coordinating access to a wide range of community resources, including mental health, substance use support, basic needs, housing, healthcare, peer support, education, and employment services.
• Facilitating connections to trauma-focused services and other specialized support as needed.
• Working closely and collaboratively with corrections officers, jail medical and mental health staff, and community partner organizations to ensure seamless transitions.
• Effectively representing client needs with allied professionals and community organizations.
• Coordinating services across multiple agencies and systems to provide comprehensive support.
• Exercising professional judgment in making referrals and seeking guidance from program supervisors.
• Employing evidence-based strategies to encourage positive behavioral change in clients.
• Developing and maintaining accurate and timely written documentation.
• Ensuring the efficient and responsible use of public resources.
• Participating in community outreach efforts and activities as a representative of Clark County.
• Understanding and adhering to the established chain of command within the jail setting.
• Embracing and upholding the mission, vision, and values of Clark County Jail Services.

What It Takes to Be Successful:

As a vital member of our team, you will demonstrate:

• Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior.
• Empathy: Understanding and addressing the diverse needs and backgrounds of incarcerated individuals in a non-judgmental manner.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to achieve common goals.
• Adaptability: Navigating dynamic situations and challenges with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Dedication: Demonstrating a strong commitment to public service and continuous improvement.
• Self-Direction and Organization: A high level of self-direction, organization, and work efficiency is essential.
• 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 service provision; the impact of trauma and trauma-informed care; human behavior and social systems; corrections principles and evidence-based practices; counseling techniques; relevant federal, state, and local regulations; professional and ethical standards; effective community engagement strategies; local social service networks; and personal computer applications.
• Ability to: Engage effectively with individuals with diverse needs; coordinate with internal and external partners; develop and implement collaborative release plans; represent client needs effectively; coordinate services from multiple agencies; exercise professional judgment; employ evidence-based strategies for change; develop and maintain documentation; work in a secured environment; and embrace the mission of Clark County Jail Services.

Education and Experience:

• Required: A Master's degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution plus at least one (1) year of experience working with persons with legal system involvement OR A 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 OR 5 years of equivalent work experience.
• Preferred: Experience working with complex co-occurring disorders in adults; experience working in correctional facilities; and experience working with persons during incarceration.

Supplemental Questions:

Please answer the following questions in a separate document(s) and upload them into Workday along with your resume:

Please describe in one page or less how your combined education, training, and professional experience qualify you for the position of Jail Transition Coordinator Lead. This is especially important for any candidate who identifies as having a combination of training, knowledge, and extensive related professional experience equivalent to the required employment standards.

Please describe in one page or less your experience balancing a caseload and triaging complex client needs.

Please describe in one page or less your experience navigating community resources and engaging diverse community partners.

Please describe in one page or less your philosophy about serving incarcerated people in a Reentry Program.

Selection Process:

The selection process will include an application review (pass/fail), a first interview (pass/fail based on 70%), a comprehensive background investigation (including a polygraph examination and drug test), and potentially a final selection interview. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the background investigation, polygraph examination, and drug test.

This is a continuous recruitment. We accept job applications throughout the year and create a competitive eligibility list that is valid for 6 months from completion of a successful background.

Background Investigation Requirements:

This position with Clark County Jail Services requires a comprehensive background investigation, which includes maintaining the highest moral character, integrity, honesty, truthfulness, impartiality, and ethical conduct. Candidates must also have a history of exceptional attendance.

Disqualifying factors may include, but are not limited to:

• Felony convictions (some consideration for age/circumstance may be applicable)
• Domestic violence charges
• Manufacturing/distribution of illegal drugs
• Recent Reckless/Negligent/DUI (within the last 3 years)
• Recent illegal drug use (within the last 3 years)
• Dishonorable military discharge or failure to register for Selective Service
• Discharge from a Criminal Justice Agency related to honesty
• Affiliation with gangs or extremist groups
• Recent patterns of behavior eroding public trust
• Unsatisfactory employment history
• Falsifying application or personal history information
• Unsatisfactory personal or professional references

The background investigation process may include an in-person interview with an investigator. Candidates will be required to bring original documents such as their birth certificate, driver's license, social security card, and other relevant documents.

Note Regarding Marijuana Use:

Please be aware that even though medical marijuana possession/use may be legal under Washington State law, it remains unlawful under federal law. Clark County Jail Services does not distinguish between medical and illegal marijuana use, and recent use may be disqualifying.

Join us in our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness, and accountability. Your dedication as a Jail Transition Coordinator will directly impact public safety and contribute to a more resilient Clark County.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: 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 Grade
M3.200

Salary Range
$33.87 - $47.40- per hour

Close Date
Open Until FilledRecruiter
Keely Warren
Email:
...@clark.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

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 Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at

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:

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