Jail Diversion Sr. Program Coordinator

THE POSITION Washington County Behavioral Health Division within the Department of Health and Human Services is looking for a Jail Diversion Sr. Program Coordinator to join the Forensic team. This position will participate in cross-system collaboration (state, county, cities, jail, community) to more effectively divert individuals experiencing mental illness from the criminal justice system. If you are passionate about working with adults with complex behavioral health needs and enjoy system navigation and collaboration, please consider joining our team! About the Opportunity This position is responsible for overseeing the Jail Diversion program with a broad range in scope. Duties generally include administration of budgeted funds and contracts for services; development, coordination, and evaluation of the program using the Sequential Intercept Mapping/Model as a framework; and participation in more complex aspects of the work. Heavy emphasis is on strong collaboration across systems, including community mental health, the courts, and law enforcement. Essential duties may include, but are not limited to: Research and develop strategies to divert County citizens with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI) from jail. Design, develop, and implement an annual quality improvement plan for jail diversion services. Work with technical assistance agencies, providers, and other stakeholders to identify technical assistance and training needs and arrange for and provide technical assistance to service providers and other stakeholders. Provide consultation as necessary. Act as a liaison between the Department, local agencies, State agencies, service providers, and the public for issues related to jail diversion. Staff advisory committees and coordinate meetings as necessary. Design, conduct, and direct research and data collection projects including problem identification, analysis, identifying resources, and evaluation. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and stakeholder groups. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The ideal candidate will have: The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health. They will also have experience with developing and implementing programs in the areas of behavioral health. Additionally, they will have experience advocating for justice involved individuals and working with law enforcement, community mental health and addictions services providers, and courts. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. Why Washington County? Are you interested in challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work? Join Washington County in our commitment to advancing racial equity. Our Board of Commissioners worked closely with various community stakeholders and subject matter experts to develop an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Resolution. Adopted in February 2020, this resolution commits to the equitable delivery of Washington County’s services, resources, and opportunities for growth and development to every county resident. Check Out Our Award-Winning Benefits & Wellness Program on the "Benefits" tab above! ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Jail Diversion Sr. Program Coordinator is a working title. This position is classified as a Program Coordinator, Senior. Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review this classification MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Master’s degree in a social service, clinical psychology, counseling, or related field; AND five (5) years of work experience in mental health services; AND must be certified by the Mental Health and Addictions Certification Board of Oregon as a Qualified Mental Health Professional or hold an approved clinical license and meet the criteria of a Qualified Mental Health Professional as defined in the Oregon Administrative Rules. Background Investigation: Please be advised that this position is required to pass criminal background checks post offer. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Washington County is committed to using a Merit-based System in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our commitment to you: Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Selection Process Apply today! In lieu of a resume, we ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law. MQ Review: Human Resources will screen applications for MQs beginning the week after the posting closes. Additional preferred qualifications screening may be applied depending on the number of applications received. Panel Interview(s): Generally, the top 6 – 8 candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview. Conditional Offer: A successful candidate will require to successfully clear a third-party background check as a pre-employment condition and Oregon State comprehensive background check as a condition of continuous employment. Please note: candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification, or job family. Status of Your Application: You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about job postings. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Questions (?) Regarding This Recruitment Yeji Seo, Talent Acquisition Business Partner Yeji_Seo@washingtoncountyor.gov Additional Resources: New to GovernmentJobs.com? Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide on the application process. For technical support, contact Government Jobs' Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. * Washington County is a drug-free workplace * Management, Administrative and Professional Personnel System (MAPPS) - FLSA exempt employees are paid on a salaried basis. The premise of salaried/exempt employment is that established compensation recognizes the time and effort needed to accomplish all assigned job duties. Job responsibilities may require work outside of the employee's standard work week or a work week in excess of 40 hours.