CalAIM Custody Coordinator (DBS)

Santa Barbara County, CA•Santa Barbara, CA

51d•$82,358 - $113,628•Onsite

About The Position

The County of Santa Barbara's Sheriff's Office is accepting applications to fill a Custody Coordinator for the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice Involved Initiative. The initiative aims to transform the Medi-Cal Delivery System to improve the quality of life and health outcomes of Medi-Cal beneficiaries. The job classification for this position is a Department Business Specialist I/II. The work location will be based in the South Branch County Jail (Santa Barbara) and North Branch County Jail (Santa Maria). Therefore, applicants must check "Santa Barbara" and "Santa Maria" on the application AND be willing to accept an initial assignment at any location. Please note, the Sheriff's Office conducts a polygraph examination and in-depth background investigation. Under general direction, this key position coordinates and monitors CalAIM Custody Services, contributing to efforts that improve health outcomes and service delivery for justice-involved individuals. As an active partner in the CalAIM initiative, you will collaborate with internal teams, community organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure services align with project goals and timelines. The role involves reviewing program performance, identifying areas for improvement, and helping strengthen operations by connecting data, funding, and business processes. It's well-suited for someone who values teamwork, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is committed to making a meaningful impact. Distinguishing Characteristics: Department Business Specialist I/II is a professional-level, flexibly staffed classification series. Department Business Specialist I is the entry level and may lead but would not typically supervise staff. Department Business Specialist II is the journey level and may be assigned supervisory responsibilities over other professional staff. Incumbents are expected to be knowledgeable in department business processes and at least one of the following: critical program regulations; governmental fiscal record keeping - including budget, contract, and grant preparation and monitoring; or automated systems.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, criminal justice, political science, public administration, psychology, or sociology, or related; OR,
possession of an associate's degree in business administration, economics, criminal justice, political science, public administration, psychology, or sociology, or related AND two years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; or (c) jail management systems OR,
four years of experience that would demonstrate basic knowledge of (a) fiscal management, budgeting, grant preparation and monitoring, and contract management; (b) automated systems; or (c) jail management systems; or,
a combination of training, education, and/or experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required competencies.
Incumbent will be required to travel throughout the County to Sheriff's Office locations.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required.
Fingerprinting for the purpose of a criminal record check as authorized by Section 16501 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code and Section 11105.3 of the California Penal Code may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

Researches and analyzes rules, regulations, legislation, and procedures to determine their impact on departmental processes, reporting, and fiscal requirements; develops and recommends policies and procedures; and identifies and validates business process requirements, critical success factors, and fiscal, technological, and environmental constraints and assumptions.
Develops written procedures to implement adopted policy or to clarify and describe standard practices; coordinates the development or revision of policies and procedures to support new processes and systems, reduce costs, enhance revenue, and maximize service levels; evaluates organizational impact of changes; prepares response strategies; designs and improves forms; and coordinates publication and dissemination of such material.
Serves as liaison with clients and representatives of private businesses, state and/or federal agencies, and other County departments to coordinate special projects and to provide specified administrative services such as budget reports generated from automated financial systems or contracts for services based on an analysis of program needs and available funding; represents the department in the development of, or change in, programs and regulations; and gathers information for use in assigned studies or management decisions.
Organizes and leads meetings specific to CalAIM with partner agencies as needed pre and post implementation. Participates in meetings and presents data to assist managers in making operational and administrative decisions.
May lead or supervise staff.

Benefits

Bilingual allowance when applicable
Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
County Paid Term Life Insurance
County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
Childcare and Employee Discounts
Relocation Assistance may apply
Flexible work schedule may apply