Under close supervision, reviews all inmate admissions and connects those inmates with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders to treatment outside of the facility upon their release.

• Advocates for inmates regarding substance abuse and/or mental health issues. Reviews all inmate admissions to identify possible disorders. Works cooperatively with inmates and practitioners to identify treatment options. Once identified, individually screens those inmates for service linkage outside the facility. Service linkage will consist of care coordination, access to medication, access to benefits (AHCCCS), peer support, and transitional housing.
• Interfaces and coordinates with Detention personnel regarding any coordinated release efforts.
• Partners with community health providers through participation in coalitions; advocates for the development of networks that assists and furthers linking services to inmates incarcerated who are suffering from substance abuse and or mental health disorders.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Understands the goals relating to Service Linkage for inmates suffering from substance abuse and/or mental health disorders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains public trust by honoring inmate confidentiality as it pertains to treatment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with employees, and respective members of the health care community working to provide service linkage.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

Experience:
Two (2) years' experience in a setting dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues, preferably in a detention or correctional environment.

Education:
High school diploma or GED.

Interpersonal Skills:
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the county for the purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, making reports, or soliciting cooperation. A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with inmates suffering from disorders that are personal or sensitive in nature.

Other Skills:
General knowledge of the confinement environment and standard office practices and protocols. Possess the ability to operate standard office equipment, remain seated or standing for an extended period of time.

REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
All persons applying for employment with the Sheriff’s Office shall be required to meet the following general qualifications: integrity, honesty, dependability, industry thoroughness, accuracy, good judgment, initiative and courtesy. All persons will be required to complete a thorough background investigation to include, but not limited to: polygraph, psychological and physical fitness test. All persons must successfully complete a minimum one year probation period. Where the position requires the operation of a motor vehicle, the applicant must have a valid Arizona operator’s license.

• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.