Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Job Type: Unclassified

Job Classification: 2037 - Correctional Health Release Manager

Salary Grade: 14

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $60,487 - $72,585 AnnuallyÂ
Full Range: $60,487 - $84,682 AnnuallyÂ

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.Â

The first review of applications will be on  02/07/2025.   Â

The Correctional Health Release Manager ensures the smooth transition and continuity of healthcare services for detainees upon their release from correctional facilities and collaborates closely with Medicaid and private health plans, local health homes and specialty clinics, correctional staff, community organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate comprehensive release plans that address the healthcare needs of individuals re-entering society.
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This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.

Essential Functions :

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Develops Release Planning program goals and objectives through coordination with the contracted medical vendor, Medicaid and Private health plans and community providers;

• Fosters contracted medical vendor, Regional Behavioral Health Authority (RHBA), health plans team and legal entities to include but not limited to Public Defender, Probation Officer and custody cohesion to identify areas of opportunity and growth;

• Manages and administers multiple complex programs’ activities and evaluates programs’ effectiveness and success via release plan outcomes, insurance coverage and recidivism rates;

• Develops, negotiates, monitors, and administers contracts, intergovernmental agreements, and/or financial and service agreements for the managed programs;

• Performs as a department representative and subject matter expert to other sections of the department, other County departments, private sector and other agencies, entities and other jurisdictions at meetings, on committees, task forces, boards, and in media relations, participates in community awareness activities, and coordinates programs’ activities, and promotes the programs at local, state, and national level;

• Develops and maintains effective working relationships and coordinates program activities with other County departments, public and private agencies, organizations and groups to promote the program and its goals;

• Lead data collection efforts to prepare and submit reports required for daily management and department requirements

• Review and analyzes data collected for routine and special reports detailing the status of the programs, prepares, recommendations, and/or initiates corrective action;

• Manages the preparation and submission of grant proposals and applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in healthcare administration, public or business administration, criminal justice, social work, public health, or related fields as identified by the department head at the time of recruitment AND four (4) years of experience working in the behavioral health field.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.): Â

• Experience with direct service  and/or management in a behavioral health, public health, and/or criminal justice field.

• Experience communicating and coordinating program activities with community health providers.

• Experience with/knowledge of the criminal justice system, law enforcement, pretrial justice, and/or the arrest-to-release process.

Selection Procedure :Â

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process .

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certificates :  Valid driver license is required at time of application.  Valid  AZ  driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record. 

Special Notice Items: Â Some positions may require completion of a satisfactory personal background investigation by the court or law enforcement agencies, due to the need for access to County Attorney and Court facilities, records, and communication systems. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Requirements : Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by position.

EEO Information : Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.