Re-Entry Program Coordinator

Lifeline Connections • Vancouver, WA

16h • $19 - $22

About The Position

This position works under the supervision of the Community Based Services Program Director and Program Supervisor. This position is responsible for data entry, maintaining financial records of funding spent, and supporting in creation and implementation of a transition plan for participants who are releasing from custody. This is a primarily administrative position working to support participants in the Reentry Community Services and Outpatient Competency Restoration program. In fulfilling these duties, the incumbent performs the following duties independently:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human sciences or related field preferred;
• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant college coursework required;
• One year experience working with adults or youth suffering from co-occurring mental illness and substance use dependency required;
• Familiarity with applicable Washington State regulations related to the provision of mental health services (RCW 71.05) and substance use dependency services (WAC 246-341).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the RCS Program Administrator from the "Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery to obtain referral packet and designation letters for assigned participants.
• Coordinate with Department of Corrections to attend pre-release meetings and develop a transition plan for coordination of care if participant is still in custody.
• Will work with the participants in creating and maintaining a budget, accessing support funding, and ensuring requirements of the RCS program are being followed.
• Maintain complete and up to date clinical files that document all services and contacts provided consistent with the requirements of WAC 246-341.
• Reviews Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and Revised Codes (RCWs) and Federal regulations pertaining to mental health treatment to ensure compliance with these regulations in all therapeutic services.
• Supports and implements agency policies and procedures.
• Provide referrals to mental health, substance use, or other treatment services as needed.
• Facilitate monthly RCSP meeting with community partners to discuss participant status.
• Maintain accurate financial records for purchases made using supportive funding.
• Maintain monthly service summary report.
• Represents the Agency in the community at various meetings with the approval of the supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Lifeline Connections strives to be your employer of choice by offering our regular/full-time employees a generous benefits package. Our plans cover 85% of medical, dental, and vision costs at the employee level and 75% for all dependent plans. The majority of out-of-pocket costs (i.e. co-pays, prescriptions, and deductibles) under our medical plans are also covered. We also offer other benefits, such as: employer paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and supplemental coverage.
• Our full-time employees and some part-time employees also qualify for our 401(K) plan that matches dollar for dollar up to 5%. On top of all that, our full-time employees receive approximately 4 weeks of paid time off during their first year of employment (accrual rates increase with years of service), as well as 1 personal holiday and 12 paid holidays per year!
• There are many other supplemental benefits we are glad to offer such as tuition reimbursement and discounted cellular service amongst others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED