Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion
$60,320–$76,960 year
On-siteWenatchee, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate the biweekly operational workgroup to share participant progress, discuss referral criteria, and focus attention on areas of concern. Coordinate with stakeholders to design and implement the LEAD initiative across Chelan and Douglas County jurisdictions. Design and oversee training activities for staff on core principles, substance use disorders, and harm reduction. Ensure LEAD services meet safety needs by participating in verbal de-escalation and referring individuals to housing, case management, and behavioral health resources. Educate community members on LEAD's benefits and collaborate with community groups to address public health and safety needs. Submit grants to secure funding and maintain compliance with state funder reporting deadlines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a social science field
- Minimum of 2 years' experience providing behavioral health treatment, facilitating treatment, care coordination or related
- Experience or familiarity with community and human services dynamics and public safety/order issues in local communities
- Demonstrated interest in criminal justice, homelessness, and/or drug policy reform and a willingness to approach these issues with a racial justice analysis
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to LEAD's core principles
- Ability to clearly communicate core principles and support and advise others with less experience in harm reduction-based social work and in police-social work partnership
- Deep understanding of substance use disorder, motivational interviewing and harm reduction strategies
- Knowledge of the diversion system and diversion intervention methodologies
- Experience conducting ITA evaluations or intimate knowledge of the related laws and clinical procedures needed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective computer skills
- Registered Agency Affiliated Counselor credential with the WA Dept. of Health
- First Aid/CPR Certification within 60 days of hire
- Valid WA driver's license, access to vehicle and minimum agency required liability insurance for WA State
- Must be deemed insurable as determined by Catholic Charities' liability insurance provider
- Being cleared by criminal background check and fingerprinting when required
Desired Qualifications
- Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, or consultations
- Experience and knowledge of local homeless services and housing systems
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