Corrections Specialist 2 Re-entry Care Coordinator - WCC

State of Washington•Mason County – Shelton, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections Health Services Division is seeking a non-permanent Corrections Specialist 2 Re-entry Care Coordinator at Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, Washington. The position provides support for healthcare transition planning as part of the Health Services Reentry Team, helping incarcerated individuals maintain continuity of care as they move from prison to the community. The coordinator works collaboratively with social workers, nursing staff, primary care providers, patient service representatives, and other team members to connect patients with health information and services and assist with care coordination. The role requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as flexibility in a dynamic position shaped by individual patient and program needs. The coordinator works with patients and the Health Services Reentry Team to reduce barriers to continuity of care. Washington Corrections Center is a close-custody reception and diagnostic facility that processes, tests, and classifies adult men sentenced to prison in Washington State. Applicants are asked to submit a detailed resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references. Applications are reviewed as received, and the hiring authority may make an offer during the recruitment process.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in care coordination, case management, discharge planning, or similar work in a healthcare setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and with SharePoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
At least three 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.
Knowledge of community resources.

Nice To Haves

Satisfactory completion of two years of college or a bachelor's degree in a social-services-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement healthcare reentry plans for patients releasing from prison.
Track releasing patients and their transition-of-care needs, including managing referrals and triaging health services reentry kites.
Organize and attend multidisciplinary reentry team meetings, wraparound meetings, and other meetings related to transitions from prison to the community.
Coordinate and facilitate community resources and services to support continuity of care.
Provide Narcan and other education to patients.
Partner with Health Services team members to develop processes ensuring patients have needed durable medical equipment, release medications, and resource referrals when they leave prison.
Communicate with Managed Care Organizations and provide liaison services.
Help clients complete forms and applications for prison and community programs, benefits, and resources.
Partner closely with clinic teams, providers, and therapists.
Gather health-record documentation requested by the Health Services Reentry Team to facilitate access to care, programs, and benefits.
Update SharePoint sites and evaluate the program by reviewing and analyzing data, identifying trends, and making recommendations to the team, supervisor, and management.
Coordinate with Community Corrections, Prisons, and Reentry Divisions to support communication and continuity of care.
Explain applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Prepare release packets in coordination with the Health Services Reentry Team.
Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external community stakeholders and work to eliminate care-coordination barriers and avoidable delays.
Engage physicians, hospital staff, leaders, and community partners in analysis, intervention, and resolution activities.
Refer quality, infection-control, and risk-management issues to the appropriate individual or department.
Staff complex cases with the Health Services Reentry Team and build understanding of community resources and supports.
Serve as a patient liaison and advocate, supporting patients along their care pathway and throughout treatment.
Share assessments and patient responses; provide education and logistical support; and ensure patients understand follow-up and referral information.
Collaborate with patients, patient representatives, and the interdisciplinary team.
Participate in clinic, facility, and statewide coordinated quality-improvement meetings, projects, and programs.
Maintain current knowledge of departmental policies, standards, procedures, clinical procedures and processes, patient-safety goals, core-measure quality indicators, and other relevant requirements.
Complete required training, attend department team meetings, and develop and maintain processes.