Reentry Coordinator (Licensed)

Description

Notice of Change : This recruitment has been changed to "continuous" and will remain open until further notice.

Are you passionate about supporting individuals involved in the justice system and helping them successfully reintegrate into the community? The County of Santa Barbara Health is accepting applications for a Reentry Coordinator (Licensed) to oversee implementation and coordination of reentry services, including CalAIM Justice-Involved Jail Reentry Bundle services . If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape innovative, person-centered reentry services, we encourage you to apply today.

The County classification title is Health Services Manager II . This position is "At-Will" and exempt from Civil Service protections.

Through collaboration amongst the partner agencies and the leadership of the Reentry Coordinator , Santa Barbara County will ensure individuals entering the criminal legal system receive multi-agency assessments and case planning to assist in their successful return to the community at the earliest stage possible based on their risk and needs, and the statutorily available options. This approach will assist in ensuring all diversionary options are maximized and individuals exiting the criminal legal system (pretrial and post sentence) have a robust discharge plan. This work will interface with work performed by multiple agencies between the Jail Discharge Planning Team, County Health Department, the Sheriff's Office, Probation, County Executive Office, Public Defender's Office, Managed Care Plans, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, and a range of community-based service providers.

Under direction, the Reentry Coordinator will lead the operational oversight and coordination of services for individuals reentering the community from the County's two jails, with a primary focus on implementing CalAIM justice-involved initiatives, including Jail Reentry services. This role will manage the integration of service delivery between the jails, and Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, working closely with the Medi-Cal managed care plan to ensure seamless transitions of care. They will provide clinical oversight to staff delivering reentry services including maintaining compliance with state licensure standards and clinical best practices. This includes supervision, training, and evaluation of clinical and care coordination staff, as needed, and will participate in regional and statewide planning efforts related to reentry services.

They will develop and implement protocols and workflows that support continuity of care for justice-involved individuals, ensuring these systems are responsive, equitable, and efficient. The position is also responsible for monitoring program data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting that aligns with CalAIM and Medi-Cal managed care plan requirements.

This position plays a critical leadership role in bridging behavioral health, public health, and correctional systems to support individuals during their transition from jail to community-based services, including coordinating care for Medi-Cal eligible clients. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional OR Nurse with strong program management and interagency coordination skills.

All County leaders are expected to uphold the values of accountability, customer-focus, and efficiency. Incumbents lead others and model behaviors that exemplify quality customer service; provide effective and ethical leadership; creatively and strategically plan, develop, and implement programs that use human and financial resources to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the County's mission and key business objectives; engage stakeholders; communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; develop employees; analyze issues and data; and efficiently use public resources.

THE DEPARTMENT

County of Santa Barbara Health : Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by preventing disease, promoting wellness and health equity, while ensuring access to needed health care, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Our vision is healthy people, healthy community, healthy environment. With a staff of 530+ and a budget of approximately $109 million, County Health serves a population of about 440,000 residents in Santa Barbara County.

For more information, please visit : www.countyofsb.org / PHD .

Benefits : The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or click here to view more information. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for :

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

Note : The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and at the discretion of the CEO, can provide cash incentives and / or time off advanced accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will possess :

Examples of Duties

These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.

Employment Standards

The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be :

Licenses and Certificates

Must possess and maintain a current, valid license in the State of California as one of the following :

For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Supplemental Information

SELECTION PROCESS :

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of accommodation needed from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss the required deadlines.

Background Process : Live Scan - The selected candidate will need to successfully pass a Live Scan which is an electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice.

Please note, a Live Scan may need to be repeated in accordance with specific department requirements to access their facilities.

In addition to the Live Scan, the following process will be used as part of the background investigation process after the candidate is extended a conditional offer of employment for the County Health Department :

Current or excessive use of drugs, sale of drugs, serious criminal history, or deception relating to employment history may bar employment.

The County of Santa Barbara Health Department (County Health) requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time.

Some positions in this class may require as a condition of employment that the incumbent sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting and Section 15630 of the Welfare and Institutions Code relating to dependent adult abuse reporting.

Disaster Service Worker : Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE : Open Until Filled; postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com .

Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst - cgraham@countyofsb.org

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