Bilingual BHAP Bilingual Re-Entry Case Manager

JOB
Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Behavioral Health Assistance Program (BHAP) Bilingual Re-Entry Case Manager. This specialized role provides long-term, intensive case management for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system back into the community. This position operates at the intersection of public safety and human services, requiring a professional who is equally comfortable working within a high-security correctional facility and conducting field-based outreach in the community. The primary focus is supporting individuals facing housing instability or unhoused status, substance use disorders, and co-occurring mental health disorders. We are looking for a collaborator who can navigate the complexities of the justice system while providing trauma-informed care and harm-reduction strategies to ensure successful client stabilization.This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work out of the Boulder County Jail located at 3200 Airport Rd Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.Hiring Salary Range: $67,068.00 - $81,834 AnnuallyTentative Hiring Timeline: Phone Screening: Week of June 1stFirst Round Interviews: Week of June 8thSecond Round Interviews: Week of June 15thLanguage Proficiency Test: Week of June 15thReference Check: Week of June 22ndNew employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Transitional Case Management: Manage a specialized caseload of 15–20 justice-involved individuals, providing continuous, high-touch support across the transition from a correctional setting to community stabilizationStabilization & Advocacy: Drive efforts to increase client success by proactively securing stable housing, facilitating access to substance use recovery programs, and managing critical mental health linkagesBilingual Clinical & Cultural Navigation: Serve as a specialized bilingual liaison, providing culturally responsive advocacy and case planning in both English and Spanish to ensure equitable access to services and eliminate language barriersSystems Coordination: Act as a primary point of contact for a multidisciplinary network, including high-level coordination with Mental Health Partners (MHP), local housing authorities, and other partnering agencies—both internal and externalData Integrity & Reporting: Maintain rigorous, professional documentation and track client progress in alignment with departmental standards to ensure program accountability and outcome measurementIn-Custody Coordination: Conducts one-on-one case planning sessions within the Boulder County Jail to prepare clients for releaseMultidisciplinary Collaboration: Participates in team meetings with jail medical staff, security, and transition teams to ensure a seamless continuum of careField-Based Outreach: Performs direct outreach in the community to engage with unhoused clients and monitor progress toward stabilization goals. This includes, but is not limited to, work in parks, shelters, and private residencesResource Advocacy & Housing Support: Facilitates client access to essential services by identifying resources, supporting engagement with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) clinics, and coordinating with housing authorities to secure stable placementClinical Documentation: Maintains meticulous electronic records and performs data entry to effectively track client outcomes and milestonesStrategic Liaison: Acts as a bridge between clients and various community resources, ensuring referrals are completed and that the client is successfully linked to necessary behavioral health servicesPerforms related work, as requiredMay be reassigned during emergency situations

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to pass a criminal background investigation and fingerprinting (mandatory for jail and Community Justice Services clearance).KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Clinical Literacy: Understanding of substance use disorders, mental health stabilization, and the unique trauma of housing instability.Philosophy: Commitment to Harm Reduction and trauma-informed care.Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.