Summary

This job involves helping people leaving prison by planning their healthcare needs and connecting them to community resources to ensure smooth transitions.

It requires working closely with a team of medical and support staff to organize meetings, manage referrals, and provide education on things like overdose prevention.

A good fit would be someone with strong people skills, good organization, and experience in healthcare or social services who enjoys collaborative, dynamic work.

Key Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with incarcerated individuals and staff
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary team meetings and facilitate resources for healthcare transitions
Experience in developing and implementing reentry planning, including tracking patient needs and managing referrals
Knowledge of healthcare systems, including working with managed care organizations and continuity of care
Organizational skills to handle forms, applications, and education on release-related topics like Narcan
Flexibility to adapt to evolving patient and program demands in a prison healthcare setting

Full Job Description

Corrections Specialist 2 – Reentry Care Coordinator (Project)

Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA

Full Time Permanent

Monthly Salary Range: $5,892 to $7,930

Washington State Department of Corrections is looking for a motivated Corrections Specialist 2-Reentry Care Coordinator to join our team.

The Goal of the Reentry Care Coordinator is to provide support with healthcare transition planning as part of the Health Services Reentry Team. This position is assigned to the Washington State Penitentiary and reports to the Health Services Manager.

This position is performing journey-level work coordinating reentry care and requires strong interpersonal skills to make connections and build relationships with incarcerated individuals and DOC staff.

The Care Coordinator works collaboratively with the social workers, nursing staff, the primary care provider, patient service representatives and other team members with the purpose of making the critical linkages to health information/ services and assists with care coordination.

The Reentry Care Coordinator is flexible and willing to work in a dynamic and evolving role according to individual patient and program demands, has strong verbal/written communication skills, and strong organizational skills.

To work with the patient and their Health Services Reentry Team to eliminate barriers to continuity of care from prison to community.

This position is critical to the mission of Health Services Reentry to provide comprehensive, specialized healthcare, discharge planning, and community linkage to individuals releasing/transitioning from incarceration to support integration and wellness.

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Application assessment will be ongoing, and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

"This recruitment could be used to fill multiple permanent or non-permanent positions."

Requirements

Develop, coordinate and implement healthcare reentry planning for patients releasing from prison.

Track releasing patients and their transition of care needs to include managing referrals and triaging health services reentry kites.
Responsible for organizing multidisciplinary team meetings to include PSW, Reentry Nurse, Provider, Therapist, Classification Counselor, Community Corrections Officer, Reentry Navigator, I Coach Transition Specialist, Family or natural supports and Managed Care Organizations.
Attend reentry team meetings, wrap around meetings, and other meetings related to transitioning individuals from prison to community.
Coordinates and facilitates resources to support transition of care to community to include comprehensive and individualized needs as identified by the Health Services Reentry Team.
Provide Narcan education and other education when needed pertaining to release.
Partner with Health Services team members to develop processes to ensure individuals have everything they need as they release to include durable medical equipment, release medications, and resource referrals.
Communicate with Managed Care Organizations when assigned in partnership with HQ Continuity of Care Team and Medicaid Team.
Explain and clarify any applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Provides liaison services between Social Workers/Reentry Nurses and clients. Assists clients in completing forms and applications (to include prison and community programs, benefits and resources).
Partner closely with clinic team/providers/ therapists to ensure Health Services Reentry Team is aware of patient needs during healthcare transition planning.
Gather documentation needed from health record for Health Services Reentry Team when requested to facilitate access to care, programs, and benefits.
Update SharePoint sites and evaluate program to include making recommendations to team and supervisor.
Partner, plan and coordinate with Community Corrections, Prisons, and Reentry Divisions to ensure communication and continuity of care.
Prepare release packets in coordination with Health Services Reentry Team.

Reduce access to care barriers and improve care coordination for patients releasing from prison.

Establishes and maintains community partnerships including internal and external stakeholders to include community providers that take Medicaid to facilitate access to care for patients releasing.
Eliminate barriers associated with care coordination that might adversely impact patient care.
Engages physicians, hospital staff, leaders and community partners in analysis, intervention and resolution activities.
Works with colleagues to eliminate avoidable delays.
Refer quality, infection control and risk management issues to appropriate individuals or departments.
Staff’s complex cases with Health Services Reentry team to facilitate timely multidisciplinary case conferences.
Build relationships with and understanding of community resources and supports.
Evaluate program to include reviewing and analyzing data, identification of trends, and making recommendations to team, supervisor, and management.

Responsible for serving as patient liaison and advocate for patients to achieve quality patient focused outcomes.

Assist patients along their care pathway by serving as an advocate.
Share assessments and patient response; remains a support system throughout the patient's course of treatment.
Provides education and logistical support to improve patient preparedness for treatment and to streamline care transitions to community.
Provides education and support and ensures that patient understands follow up and referral information.
Collaborates with the patient, patient representatives and interdisciplinary team to facilitate optimal outcomes.

Actively Participate in Clinic/Facility/Statewide Coordinated Quality Improvement Meeting, Projects and Programs.

Maintains current knowledge of departmental policies/standards/procedures, new clinical procedures/processes, patient safety goals, core measure quality indicators and other issues/requirements impacting matters within assigned scope of responsibility.
Participate in required trainings and attend department team meetings. Continue education by staying informed of industry trends.
Develop and maintain processes to improve patient experience and clinical operations.

Establish rapport that preserves professional boundaries with patients. Other duties as assigned.

Basic knowledge of appropriate boundaries and limits around personal self-disclosure when working as a member of health and support services.
Strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Cultural sensitivity and humility demonstrate proper use to communication tools/ materials for effective communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services.

Patient population served; demonstrates knowledge and proper skills associated with the departments defined specific populations served.

Sensitivity to coordinator of care requirements for all patients from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social and economic backgrounds with varied medical and developmental needs.
Demonstrate sensitivity to patients/ caregivers.
Meets patient “where they are at” without judgement or criticism.
Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

Two (2) years of experience in a health care setting.
Experience in case management in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field.
Knowledge and understanding of basic medical concepts, patient assessment and care planning, medical record management.
Familiarity with local resources for healthcare and other essential services.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to build rapport with clients.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

Satisfactory completion of two years college or Bachelor’s Degree in social services related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Additional Information

Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.

Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.

Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.

Our Core Values:

Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.

Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciate and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety.

We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.

People's safety: Corrections believe in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application.

A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.

If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.

**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.

A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.

We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws.

A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire.

When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.

This position may be represented by a bargaining unit.

Requires respirator medical evaluation questionnaire, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the WA Industrial Safety & Act standards. Refer to WAC 296-842 to learn more.
Must be able to work in spaces, climb stairs, walk long distances, and frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Under rare circumstances this position may be required to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and push up to 100 pounds.

Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application.

You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Candidates who are offered a job with the Department of Corrections must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.

(FOR RN POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-U.

Step U is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step T in your permanent salary range.

(FOR ALL OTHER NON WMS POSITIONS) Salary is based on experience and is determined at the time a final offer of employment is made. The salary range listed in the job posting includes Steps A-M.

Step M is a longevity step and is typically gained six years after being assigned to Step L in your permanent salary range.

DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9.

The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:

Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.

Work effectively with people of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Respectfully acknowledge people's differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
Promote inclusiveness.
Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.

What We Offer:

As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority.

Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:

Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
8 hours of paid sick leave per month
12 paid holidays a year
Generous retirement plan
Flex Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance
Deferred Compensation and so much more!

Many DOC jobs are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

If someone moves from a Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) eligible position to a PSERS eligible position, they actually retire under two different systems/plans.

For more information, please contact the Department of Retirement System at: 1-800-547-6657.

DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email kathey.waggoner@doc1.wa.gov or call at (509) 907-7808.

For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

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