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Catholic Charities Serving Central Washington Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion in Wenatchee, Washington
Job Details Job Location Wenatchee - Wenatchee, WA Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Salary Range $29.00 - $37.00 Hourly Travel Percentage Up to 50% Description You can do the work you love, be your authentic self, and make an impact in the lives of thousands. We believe in a culture rooted in community, collaboration, and growth. As an agency we are inspired by our Mission of bringing hope to life, especially those most in need. Wage $29 - $37 Sign on Bonus- $5000 paid in 3 installments Benefits * Medical/Dental * FSA * 403(b) Retirement * Additional Voluntary Benefits * Paid Holidays * Vacation/Sick Leave * Education Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Longevity awards Position Summary: Under the direction of the Diversion Program Manager, the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Program Coordinator holds principle responsibility for managing the implementation of the LEAD initiative in Chelan and Douglas counties. This position has primary leadership and development to oversee, coordinate, and collaborate with multiple and diverse stakeholders including local courts, law enforcement, attorneys, behavioral health providers, and other community partners. The LEAD Program Manager will work with the Director of Behavioral Health and Crisis, North Central Director and Diversion Program Manager on the development and management of the LEAD program. The role of the LEAD is to bring stakeholders together to serve and bring hope to 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. This position will also work closely with the many other teams within the Catholic Charities Crisis Department including Trueblood/Diversion, Jail Services, and Crisis MCI and DCRs, Transitional Health Teams and others. Responsibilities: Engagement and Coordination with Community Partners Facilitation of regular operational workgroup (OWG) meeting and process. Facilitation of the biweekly OWG 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 (including law enforcement, service providers, prosecutor's office, businesses and other community safety advocates) to design and implement LEAD within Chelan and Douglas County jurisdictions as coordinated by the Policy Coordinating Group (PCG). Consultation and Training Activities 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 connecti