Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion

Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington•Wenatchee, WA

4d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) manages the implementation of the LEAD initiative in Chelan and Douglas counties. This position oversees, coordinates, and collaborates with local courts, law enforcement, attorneys, behavioral health providers, and other community partners. The role of the Program Coordinator - LEAD is to bring stakeholders together to serve individuals with severe and chronic behavioral health disorders who are recurrently being contacted by law enforcement and at risk of or facing criminal charges, to connect them to appropriate resources and navigate them away from the criminal court system.

Requirements

Standing, walking, bending, lifting or performing other work requiring low physical exertion, talking and hearing on a regular basis to perform the job requirements. These physical demands are required up to 80% of the time.
Ability to drive with adequate vision.
Bachelor’s degree in a social science field required
Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing behavioral health treatment, facilitating treatment, care coordination or related.
Experience or familiarity with community and human services dynamics and public safety/order issues in local communities required.
Demonstrated interest in criminal justice, homelessness, and/or drug policy reform and a willingness to approach these issues with a racial justice analysis.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to LEAD’s core principles.
Ability to clearly communicate core principles and support and advise others with less experience in harm reduction-based social work and in police-social work partnership.
Deep understanding of substance use disorder, motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies.
Knowledge of the diversion system and diversion intervention methodologies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Effective computer skills.
Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with the WA Dept. of Health
First Aid/CPR Certification within 60 days of hire
Valid WA driver’s license, access to vehicle and minimum agency required liability insurance for WA State
Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required

Nice To Haves

Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, or consultations preferred.
Experience and knowledge of local homeless services and housing systems is preferred.
Experience conducting ITA evaluations or intimate knowledge of the related laws and clinical procedures needed.

Responsibilities

Facilitation of the biweekly operational workgroup (OWG) meeting with key operational partners in LEAD to share information about program participants’ situation and progress, discuss referral criteria, program capacity and compliance with the LEAD protocol, and to focus the attention of LEAD program staff and law enforcement in particular areas viewed with concern by neighborhood representatives.
Coordinates with stakeholders to design and implement LEAD within Chelan and Douglas County jurisdictions as coordinated by the Policy Coordinating Group (PCG).
Designs, conducts and/or oversees training activities for LEAD staff to stay current on LEAD Core Principles, substance use disorders, motivational interviewing, mental health, and harm reduction.
Collaboratively works with community partners, jail, attorneys, law enforcement, housing providers, behavioral health providers, elected officials, and court system, as indicated.
Models team approach for team members that facilitates positive communication and cooperation between all staff.
Communicates in a professional manner that promotes teamwork, dignity, positive relationships, trust and respect among team members.
Monitors staff efforts in linking and coordinating with internal and external interdisciplinary team members and other activities that demonstrate good clinical management of individuals with serious mental illness.
Creates structures, systems and processes that encourage successful innovation in connecting social services to individuals with serious mental illness who are at risk for decompensation, Law Enforcement contact, and criminal offenses.
Ensures LEAD services meet the safety needs of the individuals served.
Participates in verbal de-escalation and intervention in emergent situations as indicated to maintain a safe and secure environment in the diversion program locations.
Refers individuals to internal and external programs to meet their behavioral health and social service need, including housing, case management, substance use, medication management, PACT, income support, state assistance, etc.
Escalates safety concerns appropriately in emergent and urgent situations to the Mobile Crisis Teams and Designated Crisis Responders.
Works with Crisis Leadership Team to educate community members (including individuals, businesses community groups, and social service providers) on how LEAD works and the benefits of utilizing LEAD to improve community cohesion regarding behavioral health.
Works with community groups to understand current public health and public safety needs within their community.
Coordinates, supports the development of, and submits grants to Federal, State, and/or local sources and private charitable foundations to secure future funding for LEAD, and other grant-related activities, as agreed by the PCG.
Collaborates with community providers, the PCG, and the OWG to ensure that community representatives understand LEAD’s objectives and methods.
Maintains and complies with LEAD State funders reporting deadlines and data requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
12 days of vacation
12 days of sick leave per year
Health insurance including medical & prescription coverage, with optional dental and vision insurance plans. Majority of premiums paid by Catholic Charities
Retirement 403(b) Plan: employee contributions commence upon employment; Catholic Charities contributes 2% of monthly income and matches up to 4% of employee contributions following 6 months of employment
Basic Life Insurance paid 100% by Catholic Charities
Flexible Spending Account eligibility following 6 months of employment
Education Assistance Program reimbursing up to $5,250 per year for approved continuing education after 6 months of employment
Additional voluntary insurances including supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), critical illness, long term disability, accident, and ID theft
Employee Assistance Program includes 3 counseling sessions per year, legal consultations, financial coaching, and other wellbeing tools
Annual longevity awards begin at 5 years of employment