Reentry Coordinator - Health and Human Services (0826)

Pathways to Community is a collaborative partnership between the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) that provides reentry support for individuals leaving the Coconino County Jail. Individuals released from custody receive immediate connection to social, behavioral, housing, transportation, and legal services to support their successful transition back into the community.

About the role

The Reentry Coordinator is responsible for coordinating comprehensive case management and reentry navigation services for individuals who are currently incarcerated or recently released. This role works closely with on-site partners, community service providers, and clients’ legal teams to ensure seamless support, resource connection, and continuity of care throughout the reentry process. This position is funded by Pathways Legislative SB1735 through 06/30/2027.

This position is non-exempt from overtime and is safety sensitive. Essential functions include driving; working with and around others; communicating with staff and the public; working alone; vision acuity (near and far); dealing with interruptions; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation. Environmental conditions include working indoors and outdoors as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Implements and coordinates programs that provide services to the public
• Assures program contract or regulatory compliance
• Provides support and advocacy to program participants
• Investigates and resolves client complaints
• Prepares and maintains records and reports
• Coordinates and collaborates with community-based organizations, public agencies, coalitions, schools and other appropriate facilities to implement programs
• Prepares and disseminates informational program materials
• May participate in the recruitment of volunteers, practicum students and interns
• May supervise and train student employees, interns and/or volunteers
• Performs related work as assigned

Requirements

• Associate degree in public/business administration, or a related field within subject area, and two years of administrative experience; OR
• Three years of administrative experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position
• Must obtain an Arizona driver's license by date of hire and maintain it throughout employment
• Fingerprint clearance card is required (if position is in Community Services)

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a connection to the justice-involved clients that Pathways serves and will be committed to ensuring successful re-entry for all individuals. This candidate is committed to professional growth and learning and will serve as an active member of the Re-Entry team. Individual is highly motivated, reliable, and will have meaningful lived experience that relates to the role.

• Experience respectfully working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing serious mental illness, homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and those who are engaged with the criminal justice system
• Familiarity with the challenges that individuals leaving incarceration face
• Enthusiasm about maintaining a positive, welcoming environment at the Pathways site, helping clients navigate the services available

Skills

Knowledge

• Public program planning, development and management
• Community resources and public programs
• State and federal programs and regulations
• Marketing strategies, processes and available resources
• Culturally diverse populations
• Professional community education and training techniques
• Principles and practices of effective supervision
• Governmental budgetary practices, including purchasing and contract management
• Budget and grant writing, development and management
• Software specific to program needs

Skills

• Developing educational programs
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with a culturally diverse client population and various socioeconomic groups
• Evaluating program outcomes and developing appropriate solutions to problems
• Organizing resources and establishing priorities

Abilities

• Interpret, implement and maintain a program
• Analyze and evaluate complex financial and statistical data
• Address and motivate the public and professional groups
• Perform outreach services
• Prepare and maintain complex reports and records
• Manage contracts
• Work safely and support a culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, community groups and other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

• Vacation/Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Health Care Insurance
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
• Sick Leave Conversion Plan
• Personal Day Purchase Program
• Vacation Sell Back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Wellness Program
• Long-Term Disability
• Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-going Training Opportunities
• Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage:

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tax-deferred investment program
• Accidental and Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability