About the Department

The Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Community Reentry Coordinator to join their team.
This position will remain open until filled.  Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early as the posting may be closed once a satisfactory candidate pool is identified.

The Jail Reentry Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing programs designed to help individuals who are preparing for release or have been released from jail reintegrating back into society. The coordinator will understand the challenges faced by people reentering society after incarceration. The coordinator will be passionate about making a positive impact while supporting individuals. These roles often focus on case management services, resource coordination, and ensuring individuals have the necessary support to succeed, including housing, employment, medical, supportive services, and treatment services.

Position Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Crisis management (de-escalation) techniques to slow down, reduce the intensity of, and ultimately control the situation without resorting to physical force. 

Develop and maintain working relationships with service providers, medical personnel, the jail programmer, and the community. 

Complete necessary paperwork regarding progress notes, intake notes, staffing notes, consultation notes, collateral contacts, medical assistance prior authorizations, insurance requests, release of information forms, and discharge summaries.

Provide support to administration and correctional staff.

Assist with insurance enrollment and information. 

Develop a professional working relationship with DHHS. 

Develop and implement reentry programs and services, including job training, education, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, medication assisted treatment, and other support services as needed.

Conduct assessments of individuals to determine their needs and develop individualized reentry plans.

Work closely with community partners to provide a seamless network of support services to individuals.
Provide support services to help individuals navigate the challenges of reentry.

Develop and maintain relationships with employers to create job opportunities for Individuals.

Monitor and track progress of individuals in the program and adjust services as needed to ensure success. 1-3 months of follow up once discharged from jail are expected. 

Stay up to date on best practices and emerging trends in reentry programs and services.

Strong understanding of the challenges faced by people re-entering society after incarceration and being able to develop effective programs to address these challenges.

Regular attendance and punctuality expected.

Be flexible with a wide range of tasks from a predictable routine to unexpected events that may occur.

Understands and abides by department policies, procedures and Trempealeau County employee rules as outlined in the Trempealeau County Employee Handbook.

Other duties as assigned.

THESE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY BY SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the preceding general areas as they apply to understanding and rehabilitating criminal behavior. 

Knowledge of the principles and practice of psychological diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM).  

Documenting/Recording Information – entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written, oral or electronic data format

Communicating with Other Workers – observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources via contact with supervisors, fellow workers and subordinates, the public, government and other external sources

Performing General Physical Activities – performing physical activities that require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs such as in physical handling of persons or objects

Ability to establish and Maintain Relationships – developing constructive and cooperative working relations among the county and other agencies

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports

Ability to read and interpret documents and laws in the English language

Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas in spoken and written format so individuals may effectively understand and convey communications

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form  

42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA are both federal regulations that protect patient privacy, but they differ in scope and application. 42 CFR Part 2 specifically protects the confidentiality of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records, while HIPAA protects a broader range of protected health information (PHI). In essence, 42 CFR Part 2 is a more restrictive set of regulations that applies to SUD treatment records, and it often takes precedence over HIPAA when it comes to disclosing this type of information. 

All members of the workforce have a responsibility to watch for unauthorized use or disclosures of Protected Health Information (PHI), to act to prevent the action, and to report suspected breaches of privacy and security policies to their supervisor, or to the Privacy or Security Officer (example of a breach: member or visitor looking through a claim or personal information left on a desk). 42 CFR Part 2 protects records of the identity, diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of any patient which are maintained in connection with the performance of any program or activity relating to substance use disorder education, prevention, training, treatment, rehabilitation, or research, which is conducted, regulated, or directly or indirectly assisted by any department or agency of the United States. 

Other Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social work or degree equivalent to (psychology, sociology, human services).  Some experience in reentry services or equivalent training experience.   Some knowledge of the criminal justice system and the challenges faced by individuals reentering society.  Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  Strong organizational and time-management skills.  Ability to work with diverse populations. Knowledge of community resources and the ability to establish partnerships with community organizations and employers. Bilingual individuals encouraged to apply. 
Possess and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver’s license.  Wisconsin State Licensed Social Worker (BS/CSW) or a degree equivalent to (criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human services