What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jail Diversion Coordinator position at Bluebonnet Trails Community Services?
The Jail Diversion Coordinator is responsible for conducting crisis assessments and jail diversion activities within the Caldwell and Gonzales County Jail. This position requires a good working relationship with jail personnel and County Courts including County and District Attorneys, local center staff, and other community service organizations. This position will follow protocols for identifying individuals who may be good candidates for diversion or referral for mental health treatment while in the jail setting. This position seeks to minimize jail time to coordinate appropriate health care services for persons incarcerated due to a mental health, intellectual, developmental or substance use condition.
The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, primarily jail-based working 8-5 and some evening and weekend on-call hours required on a rotating basis. Some services may be coordinated via tele video.
The person in this position must possess a passion and aptitude for working with individuals who have chronic and severe mental health, intellectual, developmental and/or substance use needs and are involved in the criminal justice system. Knowledge of psychotherapeutic medications, intensive case management functions, substance use treatment, crisis services, community resources, and evidence-based practices in the mental health and criminal justice systems is required. This position necessitates innovative thinking, patience, resiliency, skills in advocacy, service coordination, mental health assessment and evaluation, collaborative person-centered recovery planning and dual-diagnosis treatment. The person in this position will effectively work independently and on a team, prioritize needs during crisis situations, engage in regular meetings and training opportunities, balance self- care and perform other duties as assigned with a positive attitude.
Location: Gonzales and Caldwell Counties
Salary: $21.46 – $33.71/hr
Applicable Differentials:
Up to $2.00/hour – prior experience at a community center in a similar role
Up to $3.50/hour – prior crisis experience
$1.00/hour – Master’s degree
$0.75/hour – Bilingual
Up to $4.00/hour – tenure with BTCS
$1.00/hour – advanced licensure
$2.00/hour – Weekend Shift Differential
Why join our team?
BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals.
Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans.
Retirement Plans:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.
Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition.
Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents.
Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars.
Additional Perks:
– Monthly Service Delivery Bonus Opportunities
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree and/or clinical license in psychology, education, social work or a related human service field; one- year work or practicum/clinical experience in case management, crisis intervention and/or psychosocial rehabilitative services.
Bilingual in ASL or Spanish preferred
Closing Date
Salary : $44,636 - $70,116
