Jail Liaison

1 week ago

Tucson, Arizona, United States HELPING OURSELVES PURSUE ENRICHMENT INC Full time
*This position requires the candidate to have lived experience (personal or through a family member) with the criminal justice system.

Summary


Working in the Pima County Adult Detention Complex and the community, promotes a recovery based approach to member care that emphasizes hope, respect, self-direction and empowerment by providing peer support, education on community resources and other supportive services, to aid in members' recovery from mental illness and/or addiction disorders.

Guidance and direction is provided by the Program Manager and/or the Senior Director of Community Programs.

Essential Duties

  • Coordinate with Pretrial Services to identify individuals released at Initial Court Appearance.
  • Meet with individuals before and after court to engage, provide peer support and complete needs assessment.
  • Offer peer support to members engaged with a Health Home to connect with Health Home upon release and participate in services. Refer to HOPE Inc. as applicable.
  • Conduct AHCCCS eligibility screening and complete an AHCCCS application if applicable.
  • Connect individual not receiving behavioral health services with HOPE Inc. and/or a Health Home as applicable. Assist member in making intake appointment.
  • Obtain Release of Information to include member/potential member support system, as applicable.
  • Conduct a review of Social Determinants of Health and identify opportunities to address areas of concern.
  • Works with member to navigate and use community resources in an effective manner.
  • Conduct follow up calls post release with members/potential members until next court date to ensure member is getting needed supports and remind of court obligations.
  • Promotes HOPE, Inc. as the premier peer support organization to the behavioral health community and prospective funding sources.
  • Relates own recovery process in a positive and supportive manner through coaching, role modeling and mentoring in order to assist members in developing skills to achieve their goals.
  • Completes documentation in tracking spreadsheets in accordance with agency and funding source requirements.
  • Advocates for members, as needed, to ensure delivery of necessary services.
  • Performs other related duties in accordance with agency growth, departments, and changes.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • High School/GED
  • 2 years' behavioral health experience or AA or Bachelor's degree in a behavioral health field preferred.
  • Must have first- hand knowledge of a behavioral health condition or substance abuse issue, having received treatment or medication personally OR identify as a family member of someone in recovery
  • Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Ability to implement organization-wide activities (setting objectives, developing strategies, developing policies and procedures for programming, and organizing the functions necessary to accomplish the activities)
  • Valid Arizona Driver's license, Driver's license is an essential requirement for performing duties for this position with a Clean Motor Vehicle Record - no more than 2 moving violations or a license suspension in past 3 years.
  • Current 1st Aid and CPR certification
  • Proof of TB within the last year
  • Candidate must have first-hand knowledge of the criminal justice system (peer or family member).
Salary Description

$16-$18

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