Justice Specialist (Full Time, Remote, Harnett and Johnston County, North Carolina Based)
The Justice Specialist is responsible for 1) identifying and connecting with justice partners amongst Alliance's region and building strong relationships; 2) facilitating community-based solutions to improve outcomes and engagement for persons who are involved with the justice system. This includes all diversion opportunities along the Sequential Intercept model of pre-booking, incarceration and post-booking release. The Justice Specialist is responsible for improving system engagement with key partners and stakeholders.
This position will allow the successful candidate to work a schedule that will be primarily remote. While there is no expectation of being in the office routinely, they will be required to come into the Alliance Office for business and team meetings as needed. This position will serve the Harnett and Johnston County areas.
Responsibilities & Duties
Training Coordination
- Perform community outreach, recruitment, education, and promotional activities related to Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- Represent the organization in justice and first responder efforts to provide special assistance education regarding programs offered and to increase community awareness of justice-related initiatives
- Participate in justice initiatives related to CIT training delivery and education
- Responsible for conducting CIT Trainings and participate in justice initiatives
Justice System Coordination & Consultation
Represent the MCO among justice stakeholders, including detention facilities, courts, law enforcement agencies, and providers
- Provide information, education, and consultation to public and private entities that interact with individuals with special health care needs or high-risk populations
- Provide consultation and solutions for system improvements using the Sequential Intercept Model
- Collect and analyze data to identify system gaps, needs, opportunities for improvement, and strengths/weaknesses for individuals with behavioral health issues
- Produce written reports and recommendations regarding best practice approaches for integration into the provider network and specialty services
- Advocate for effective system design and implementation based on research, evidence-based practices, and national trends
- Identify and address challenges and barriers in serving the justice-involved population
- Consult with treatment teams, community collaboratives, and other groups serving MCO enrollees
- Develop in-depth knowledge of community systems and provide consultation to MCO clinical departments regarding resources and barriers for incarcerated individuals and chronic re-offenders
Collaborate with and Provide Consultation to Key Partners and Stakeholders, Both Internal and External
- Makes referrals and aids in the early identification of individuals with special health care needs
- Assists with service coordination upon release from jail or prison
Crisis Management
- Support of law enforcement and crisis response teams to reduce criminal justice involvement and utilization of Emergency Department
- Support Alliance initiatives for high risk individuals and individuals with complex health care needs
Travel
- Travel between Alliance offices, attending meetings on behalf of Alliance, participating in Alliance sponsored events, etc. may be required
- Travel to meet with members, providers, stakeholders, attend court hearings etc. is required
Minimum Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with three (3) years of progressive experience with behavioral health population including 3 years’ experience with the criminal justice system in the field of health care or human services.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated highly effective communication
- Ability to make prompt independent decisions based upon relevant facts
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills are essential
- Demonstrated knowledge of behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities
- Demonstrated extensive knowledge regarding the criminal justice system
- Ability to become proficient in all disability areas, including areas where co-occurring illnesses exist
- Knowledge of the primary purpose and functions of community agencies
Employment for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background and MVR (Motor Vehicle Registration) check, which will be performed after acceptance of an offer of employment and prior to the employee's start date.
Salary Range
$25.75 - $32.83/ Hourly
Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity
An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
- Generous retirement savings plan
- Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
- Dress flexibility
Remote
Skills:
Alliance/Partner Management, Behavioral Health, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Consulting, Criminal Justice, Crisis Management, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Developmental Disabilities, Emergency Care, Healthcare, Human Health, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Managed Care, Problem Solving Skills, Reporting Skills, Risk, Special Education, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
Alliance
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Company Size:
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