Corrections Specialist 2, Reentry Care Coordinator - MCC

Corrections Specialist 2 – Reentry Care Coordinator Monroe Correctional Complex, Monroe, WA. Hourly Salary: $33.86–$45.57 Monthly Salary: $5,892.00–$7,930.00 Schedule: 7:00 am–3:30 pm (0700–1530) Monday–Friday (Saturday/Sunday off) The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the Corrections Specialist 2 – Reentry Care Coordinator position at the Monroe Correctional Complex located in Monroe, WA. 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 Monroe Correctional Complex and reports to the Psychiatric Social Worker 4. This position performs journey-level work coordinating reentry care and requires strong interpersonal skills to make connections and build relationships with incarcerated individuals and DOC staff. The Reentry Care Coordinator works collaboratively with the social worker, nursing staff, the primary care provider, patient services representatives and other team members with the purpose of making the critical link 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 and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills. The role works with the patient and their Health Services Reentry Team to eliminate barriers to continuity of care from prison to community. Reentry Planning Track releasing patients and their transition of care needs using the statewide reentry tracker and triaging health services reentry kites. Organize multidisciplinary team meetings. Attend reentry team meetings, wrap‑around meetings, and other meetings related to transitioning individuals from prison to community. Coordinate and facilitate resources to support transition of care to community. Provide Narcan education and other education. Partner with Health Services team members to develop processes to ensure individuals. Communicate with Managed Care Organizations. Explain and clarify any applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide liaison services and assist clients in completing forms and applications (including prison and community programs, benefits and resources). Partner closely with clinic team, providers, and therapists. Gather documentation needed from health records for the Health Services Reentry Team when requested to facilitate access to care, programs, and benefits. Update SharePoint sites and evaluate program. Partner, plan and coordinate with Community Corrections, Prisons, and Reentry Divisions to ensure communication and continuity of care. Prepare release packets in coordination with the Health Services Reentry Team. Reducing Access to Care Barriers Establish and maintain community partnerships including internal and external stakeholders. Eliminate barriers associated with care coordination. Engage physicians, hospital staff, leaders and community partners in analysis, intervention and resolution activities. Work with colleagues to eliminate avoidable delays. Refer quality, infection control and risk management issues to appropriate individuals or departments. Staff complex cases with the Health Services Reentry team to facilitate. Build relationships with an understanding of community resources and support. Evaluate programs to include reviewing and analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to the team, supervisor, and management. Patient Liaison and Advocacy Assist patients along their care pathway by serving as an advocate. Share assessments and patient responses; remain a support system throughout the patient’s course of treatment. Provide education and logistical support. Collaborate with the patient, patient representatives and interdisciplinary team. Clinical and Quality Improvement Participation Maintain current knowledge of departmental policies, standards, procedures, new clinical procedures, patient safety goals, core measure quality indicators and other issues and requirements. Participate in required trainings and attend department team meetings. Develop and maintain processes. Professional Boundaries Basic knowledge of appropriate boundaries and limits around personal self‑disclosure. Strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. Show cultural sensitivity and humility. Demonstrate sensitivity to coordinator of care requirements. Show sensitivity to patients and caregivers. Required Qualifications Two (2) years of experience in a health‑care setting. Three (3) years of professional experience in adult corrections, social services or a closely related field. Experience with case management for physical and/or behavioral health needs. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of community resources. Desired Qualifications Completion of two years of college or a Bachelor’s Degree in a social‑services related field from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the US Department of Education or Council for Higher Education (CHEA). Benefits Up to 25 paid vacation 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. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7‑1‑1 or View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Washington State Department of Correction