DESCRIPTION

The County of Yolo Sheriff's Office is recruiting to fill one ( 1 ) regular, Limited-Term position in the class of In-Custody Program Coordinator CalAIM.

The Yolo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a highly motivated and innovative professional to serve as the Sheriff’s Office's first CalAIM In-Custody Program Coordinator. This position will lead the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of California's CalAIM Justice-Involved initiative within the Yolo County Jail.

The Program Coordinator will oversee healthcare, behavioral health, and community support services provided to eligible incarcerated individuals during qualifying periods of custody. Working within a secure correctional environment, this position serves as the primary liaison between custody staff, healthcare providers, managed care plans, community-based organizations, and county partners to ensure compliance with CalAIM requirements and continuity of care.

This position is based primarily within a locked detention facility and requires regular interaction with incarcerated individuals, including those with complex medical, behavioral health, substance use, and social service needs. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a correctional setting, building collaborative partnerships, navigating complex systems, and developing innovative solutions that improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals.

This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape a new county program that improves healthcare access, care coordination, and successful community reintegration for incarcerated individuals.

NOTE: The Limited-Term position will run for a 2 year period

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and results-oriented professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for justice-involved populations and comfortable working within a correctional environment.

The candidate will have:

Experience administering healthcare, behavioral health, social service, reentry, or correctional programs serving vulnerable populations;
The ability to work effectively within a secure detention facility and interact professionally with incarcerated individuals, custody staff, healthcare providers, and community partners;
Knowledge of Medi-Cal, CalAIM, behavioral health, care coordination, case management, or related public-sector programs;
Strong project management and analytical skills, including the ability to develop programs, establish workflows, monitor performance measures, and evaluate outcomes.
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse agencies and stakeholder groups;
The ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate complex operational environments.

The strongest candidates will understand the unique challenges of delivering services within a jail setting and will be motivated by the opportunity to improve health outcomes, support successful transitions to the community, and reduce recidivism.

DEFINITION
Under general direction, coordinates, plans, develops, and evaluates the functions as it relates to the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Program within a locked facility with incarcerated individuals and in the community; oversees; ensures program is evidence-based, evaluated for effectiveness through pre-determined performance measures, and in compliance with applicable policies and procedures, statutes, standards, legal mandates, and court orders; leads program development, data collection, and grant writing; and establishes partnerships with community organizations, county departments, law enforcement agencies, and other legal organizations to coordinate and enhance transition opportunities for CalAIM in-custody clients.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The CalAIM In-Custody Program Coordinator is a single-position class responsible for coordinating and administering a variety of programs and services related to CalAIM. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in planning and organizing program services. This class is allocated only to the Sheriff’s Office and reports to a Correctional Lieutenant or higher-level position. Additionally, this position supervises professional and program-level staff and supports the Sheriff’s Office in its strategic efforts to expand the use and availability of evidence-based programming and services to qualified CalAIM in-custody clients.

This class is distinguished from the In-Custody Program Coordinator in that the latter directs programs and services related to rehabilitation and recidivism reduction for inmates and offenders sentenced in Yolo County, whereas the CalAIM In-Custody Program Coordinator coordinates programs and services specific to the CalAIM program.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and completed supplemental questionnaire by the closing date. Verification of education may be submitted at the time of filing or when requested by Human Resources.

For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Oversees the CalAIM in-custody 90-Day pre-release services, including creating a comprehensive and expansive program and integrated reentry strategy with the Sheriff’s Office executive team, local law enforcement, and community partners; participates on local, regional, or state committees and task forces to interpret and exchange information and to assure cooperation in achieving program goals; monitors goals and objectives; analyzes programmatic updates for quality assurance, quality improvement, and best practices; identifies opportunities for improvements to existing programs, service delivery methods, procedures and resource needs; submits requests for approval for improvements as needed/required; and develops mechanisms for ongoing community input.
Leads the development, implementation, and oversight of CalAIM in-custody 90-Day pre-release treatment programs; develops and implements program goals, objectives, and local policies, procedures, workflows, and quality standards tailored to the correctional environment that impact access to services for CalAIM in-custody clients; improves access to care and clinical coordination for the incarcerated population; provides input on community and population-based issues for planning, development, and deployment of any outreach activities; develops educational and outreach materials on a variety of CalAIM in-custody-related topics; and supports professional development initiatives to build clinical and operational competency.
Coordinates maintenance of community resource re-entry inventory; ensures that the inventory list of community resources is current and applicable to program needs; oversees in-custody client assessments, referrals, care plans, eligibility determinations, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)/Community Supports (CS) enrollment process; coordinates services with custody staff, nurses, mental health, reentry, discharge planners, and other interdisciplinary teams; responds to client concerns, feedback, and complaints, ensuring excellent customer service within custody constraints.
Identifies and participates in strategic state and/or local county initiatives, collaboratives, and efforts that will contribute to shared learning and advancement of the use and accessibility of evidence-based programming to CalAIM in-custody clients; establishes clear, consistent, and regularly reported performance measures for organizations and providers proposing CalAIM in-custody programs; stays abreast of new legislation, trends, and innovations to provide subject matter analyses and evidence-based program, policy, and procedural recommendations that meet or exceed all state and federal mandates.
Facilitates program and/or grant budget development and maintenance including securing facilities, equipment, and materials needed for CalAIM program operations; monitors and approves the unit’s budget and expenditures; provides input about program funding needs and formulates strategies to obtain funding; leads, initiates, and/or collaborates with other departments to write, review, and/or submit grant proposals; supports budget development, grant writing, and resource planning for CalAIM in-custody treatment programs; develops financial workflows to ensure accurate claims submission, reconciliation, and billing compliance for EMS and CS; and monitors account receivables, unpaid claims, no-shows, productivity, and similar indicators to optimize financial performance.
Plans, prioritizes, recruits, selects, trains, assigns, supervises, schedules, evaluates, and participates in the work of CalAIM program-level staff, consultants, and contractors responsible for technical support of the assigned program activities; ensures staff receive ongoing direction, training, and clinical support needed to perform case management, treatment, documentation, and coordination tasks; establishes standards for acceptable work products, recognizes accomplishments, works with employees to correct deficiencies; reviews, approves, and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Builds and maintains collaborative advocacy, advisory, and supportive, working relationships with community groups and representatives and other service units or agencies to support CalAIM in-custody treatment continuity and post-release linkages; plans, attends, and participates in professional group meetings and community/regional events as the Sheriff’s Office and/or county’s spokesperson and/or liaison between the Sheriff’s Office, managed care plans (MCP) community-based organizations (CBOs), county behavioral health, public health, probation, other agencies and partners.
Ensures program compliance with CalAIM requirements, Department of Health Care Services DHCS guidance, MCP contracts, Title 15 standards, hospital information systems (HIS) requirements, and other applicable legislation, laws, and regulations; manages contract compliance with providers; conducts research, program evaluations, and statistical analyses to monitor outcomes and identify system gaps; monitors provider performance to ensure that contracted services meet the needs of incarcerated populations; and makes evidence-based recommendations for improvement.
Oversee accurate data collection, documentation, reporting, briefing materials, and performance metrics on operations and activities for internal and external stakeholders; prepares required reports for leadership and oversight agencies; keeps department leadership informed regarding program status, emerging issues, risks, and accomplishments; assists with policy and procedure development to maintain alignment with MCP contracts, DHCS regulations, and county requirements.
Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Behavioral/Social Sciences, Social Work, or related field; AND

Experience: Five (5) years of professional-level experience administering the delivery of health, mental health, and/or social services programs for in-custody or underserved and/or disadvantaged clients.

Substitution: A master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

License: This class requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job-related duties. Individual who does not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of:

Principles, procedures, strategies, and practices of program development, administration, and management
Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to assigned programs, functions, principles, and practices of evidence-based and evidence-informed treatment programs
Research and design, including data analysis, performance measurement, and evaluation methodologies for health and re-entry
Principles and practices of supervision, discipline, leadership, team building, organization, mentoring, conflict resolution, and/or training
Principles of program budgeting, including public and private funding sources, cost analysis, and fiscal management, including funding sources and basic marketing and community program promotion; resources and functions of community organizations
English composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation for both written and oral communications
Public sector grant and contract development, administration, compliance monitoring, and funding acquisition strategies
Advocacy that prioritizes the empowerment of in-custody and underserved and/or disadvantaged clients and communities, including, but not limited to, self and community advocacy, leadership development, and other capacity-building activities

Ability to:

Select, supervise, evaluate, train, and develop staff; organize and manage the work of others; investigate and resolve conflicts and disciplinary issues
Plan, manage, and complete complex work assignments; evaluate program effectiveness and make modifications as needed
Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, including professional report writing, data presentation, and preparation of administrative and statistical analyses
Work independently or with a culturally/ethnically diverse team
Maintain confidentiality, accurate documentation, records, and information per pertinent laws and regulations, exercise discretion in handling Criminal Justice and other confidential information
Analyze complex data and translate findings into program and operational improvements Design and prepare promotional programs and public information materials
Represent the Sheriff’s Office or County in a professional and culturally competent manner
Implement relationship-building strategies, particularly with underrepresented communities or groups, including being sensitive to social, economic, and cultural differences
Use modern office equipment and related software applications to perform work activities
Work effectively in a locked facility with the Justice-involved community in a manner that does not result in harm to the client or incumbent

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

Application Process

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application , applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

As an attachment to the online application
By e-mail to carrie.matthews@yolocounty.gov.

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

Screen for Minimum Qualifications
Screen for Best Qualified
Department Selection Interviews
Reference Checks
Conditional Job Offer, pending:
Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
Confirmed Job Offer
Estimated Start Date: To be determined

Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.

2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com

FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org

CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com

GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org

Screening for Best Qualified

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate’s experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants who are best qualified.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

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