Summary

This job involves leading a team that helps people leaving prison get the healthcare support they need to transition smoothly back into the community, especially those affected by recent legal changes.

The role focuses on coordinating with healthcare organizations, tracking progress, and solving problems to ensure ongoing care after release.

It's a good fit for someone experienced in social services or healthcare coordination who enjoys building partnerships and supporting vulnerable populations.

Key Requirements

Administrative supervision of Continuity of Care specialists, including setting expectations and conducting evaluations
Creating protocols and processes for the Continuity of Care Program
Serving as primary point of contact for Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to facilitate information sharing for releasing individuals' healthcare needs
Building and maintaining partnerships with MCOs and ensuring data summaries are provided for all relevant cases
Tracking data related to the program's scope of work and updating reentry resources
Collaborating with internal and external partners like the Health Care Authority and Reentry Division
Coordinating case management to troubleshoot post-release access to care issues

Full Job Description

Correction Specialist 3

Tumwater - Full Time/Perm

Salary Range: $6,512 –$8,750 Monthly

The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a permanent position of Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3).

The Corrections Specialist 3 (CS3) will provide reentry support and resources for those releasing as a result of the Blake decision and other sentencing reform operations. This position will supervise continuity of care team members providing continuity of care reports to managed care organizations and fee for services agencies. Requires collaboration with internal and external partners to include Health Care Authority, providing critical liaison role for patient healthcare needs post release.

The CS3 is primary liaison between Health Services Reentry, Reentry Centers, Community Corrections, and Reentry Navigators to facilitate continuity of care to individuals during their transition from prison to community to ensure linkage.

The CS3 position supports the Department’s mission of improving public safety by positively changing lives by providing support related to healthcare needs for those releasing to the community to ensure continuity of care.

This is a critical role in the Health Services Reentry Team mission to provide comprehensive, specialized healthcare discharge planning and community linkage to individuals releasing from incarceration/ transitioning to partial confinement to support integration and wellness.

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

Oversight, Coordination and Implementation of Continuity of Care Program

Administrative supervision of Continuity of Care specialists to include expectations and evaluations.
Creating protocols and processes for Continuity of Care Program.
Primary point of contact for Managed Care Organizations (MCO) to include facilitation of information sharing for releasing individuals’ healthcare needs continuity of care.
Build and maintain partnerships with MCOs and ensure Continuity of Care team provides data summaries to MCOs for all releasing individuals with an MCO.
Identify processes with Health Services Reentry Leadership Team for sharing other forms/ data with MCOs and other DOC partners to facilitate continuity of care.
Responsible for tracking data related to scope of work.
Identify and Update Health Services reentry resources including Sharepoint.
Collaborate with Reentry Division to include information about available resources
Facilitate healthcare screening for partial confinement transfers in partnership with facility Health Services Reentry Teams.
Support Health Services Reentry Teams with quality assurance of release planning packets, resources provided by direct reports.
Participate in Health Services Reentry Leadership Meetings, and other Health Services meetings relevant to continuity of care.

Case Management to facilitate continuity of care with a focus on troubleshooting access to care issues post-release.

Coordinate with Prisons, Reentry and CCD as needed to provide health care related resources and information and to solve emergent issues.
Respond to and develop solutions for problems that arise during transition from prison to community in navigating/ accessing healthcare and health related social needs.
Medication coordination between Prisons, Reentry, CCD, Health Services for situations where individuals don’t have needed prescriptions upon community transition
Partner with Health Care Authority to develop and implement process flows to support releasing population healthcare needs to include AI/AN individuals and veterans.
Attend Reentry Team Meetings and/or Multidisciplinary Team Meetings for individuals reentering the community and tracking their healthcare needs
Manage specialized caseload of resentencing cases, supporting transition of healthcare needs pre-release to post-release in partnership with Health Services Reentry Teams.
Collaborate with all DOC navigators for individuals transitioning back to the community including resentencing cases, immediate releases, complex healthcare needs, other healthcare related support.
Identify quality assurance measures to implement and track related to releases associated with sentence reform actions.
Support Extraordinary Medical Placement with tracking and processing referrals, and other tasks at the direction of EMP Coordinator.
Communicate with social work staff and other health services reentry programs to assist with continuity of care for those with high health services needs reentering the community.
Provide support after release to individuals in the community who have health care questions and need assistance to include release medications and health insurance navigation.
Track caseload on spreadsheets and maintain databases related to work.
Support new processes related to streamlining work and partnering between divisions related to continuity of care work.

Other Health Services reentry related tasks and duties as assigned

Maintain standards of confidentiality
Cover for Health Services Reentry programs as needed
Continuous Quality Improvement projects to include participation in mapping and other efforts.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

4 years of professional experience providing healthcare case management services in adult or juvenile corrections, social services, or closely related field.
2 years working with Medicaid systems.
Supervisory Experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Note: Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for up to two years of the desired education.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

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).
Working knowledge of Managed Care Organizations and healthcare coordination.
2 years supervisory experience.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with DOC-involved individuals, staff at all levels within the Agency and with a broad range of system- and community-based external stakeholder organizations to include other state agencies.
Ability to build strong rapport with justice involved individuals.
Ability to work both independently and in close collaboration with system- and community-based stakeholders.
Demonstrate a willingness to receive, internalize, and learn from feedback to exhibit professional growth.
Knowledge of prison-, jail- and community corrections-based standards and rules with the ability to analyze information to identify problems and develop subsequent action and strategic plans.

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 appreciates 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 believes 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.
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!

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

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 us 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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