Job Summary Job Summary
The mission of Clark County Jail Services is to promote and maintain public safety through effective correctional and reentry practices. The purpose of the Clark County Jail Reentry Program is to connect incarcerated people releasing or who are likely to release to the local Clark County community with resources to increase desistance behaviors and reduce recidivism.
Jail Transition Coordinators are responsible for coordinating direct services for incarcerated people with acute and complex behavioral health needs through the Clark County Jail Reentry Program. The position reviews individual needs and barriers, develops collaborative individualized release plans and coordinates access to resources including mental health, substance use, basic needs, housing, health care, peer support, education, employment, trauma-focused services and more. The position works closely with corrections officers, jail medical and mental health staff and community partner organizations.
A high level of self-direction, organization and work efficiency is a requirement for this classification. The position is exempt, non-represented and may require periodic nontraditional work hours. The most common schedule for Jail Transition Coordinators is during normal business hours, however there is possibility of future schedule modification based on the needs of the program.
Closing Date: Open eligibility list until filled. First review on October 1, 2026.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Master’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field from an accredited institution is required plus at least one (1) year of experience working with persons with legal system involvement OR
Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, mental health, behavioral sciences, or a related field plus at least two (2) years of experience working with persons with legal system involvement OR
5 years of equivalent work experience: a combination of training, knowledge and extensive related professional experience equivalent to the employment standard listed above to meet the standard for required knowledge and abilities
Proof of credentials will be required
The degree must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. A degree is preferred or some combination of coursework and experience, or else extensive related professional experience, is acceptable for consideration for this position. Proof of credentials required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with complex co-occurring disorders in adults
- Experience working in correctional facilities
- Experiencing working with persons during incarceration
Knowledge of: case management techniques; effective correctional and reentry practices; mental health, substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders; ethnic, cultural, and social issues related to provision of services to persons with legal system involvement; impact of trauma on behavior and trauma-informed care; human behavior, social systems, and their interactions; corrections principles and the application of evidence-based methods and practices to improve outcomes of program clients; counseling techniques, serving diverse persons in the context of a professional relationship; federal, state, and local regulations governing provision of social and health services; professional and ethical standards and practices relevant to program clients; effective community engagement strategies; local social service networks; trends and practices within specialized area; personal computer application and usage.
Ability to: engage effectively and non-judgmentally with incarcerated people with diverse needs and backgrounds, who may present a variety of complex and acute needs including mental health and substance abuse and co-occurring disorders and have additional risk factors such as homelessness and medical needs; coordinate with a range of internal and external partners including jail medical and mental health staff as well as community organizations to facilitate connection to community based services; develop and establish collaborative individual release plans with the incarcerated person and coordinate service connection in a dynamic manner; represent client needs effectively with allied professional and community organizations; coordinate services from multiple agencies and systems; exercise professional judgment in making referrals and seeking expert consultation with program supervisor; employ evidence-based strategies to encourage or elicit change from clients displaying ambivalence or resistance to changing behaviors; develop and maintain required written documentation; ensure efficient use of public resources; work in a secured and/or partially secured environment (jail); operate within an established chain of command in a paramilitary organization; embrace the mission, vision and values of Clark County Jail Services.
Supplemental Questions (Pass/Fail): Please answer the following questions in a separate document(s). Applicants who do not submit this material will not pass the application review. Resumes and supplemental questions do need to be uploaded into Workday at the same time as Workday only provides one opportunity to upload supplemental materials.
Please describe in one page or less how your combined education, training and professional experience qualify you for the position of Jail Transition Coordinator Lead. This is especially important for any candidate who identifies as “a combination of training, knowledge and extensive related professional experience equivalent to the employment standard listed above to meet the standard for required knowledge and abilities.” Please describe in one page or less your experience balancing a caseload and triaging complex client needs. Please describe in one page or less your experience navigating community resources and engaging diverse community partners. Please describe in one page or less your philosophy about serving incarcerated people in a Reentry Program.
Selection Process
Application Review (Pass/Fail): An on-line application is required including completed supplemental questions. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
First Interview (Pass/Fail based on 70%): Questions will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Minimum passing score of 70% is required. The interview will consist of a three-to-four-member interview panel who will ask the same position related, pre-established written questions of all candidates. The panelists’ evaluations will be combined resulting in candidate interview scores. Interviews are weighted 100% of the overall score.
Background Investigation: Candidate will undergo a comprehensive background investigation based on a detailed personal history statement (from high school years forward) and interview with a background investigator. Candidates who successfully complete the background investigation will be administered a polygraph examination and a drug test. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination and drug test.
Selection Interview: Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the final selection interview.
*Additional Information Regarding the Background Process
Clark County Jail Services adheres to the State of Washington and the Criminal Justice Training Commissions’ requirements
Examples of DutiesDuties may include but are not limited to:
- Perform a variety of complex professional/technical support of programs which may include field work.
-Provides analysis of administrative, fiscal and/or program operations for County program(s).
-Prepares technical reports, documents, notices and public information materials requiring research and analysis of program policies, procedures and standards. -Extract data and analyze project tracking systems and other information systems required for studies, projects and programs.
-Participates in planning, coordination, and implementation of specialized programs.
-Participates in the development of budgets, goals, objectives, and program activities.
-Provide information to staff, and other interested parties to include public on applicable local, state and federal codes, regulations, requirements, standards, and programs.
-Conduct research requiring specialized knowledge of the program and an ability to plan and coordinate using independent judgment and limited supervision.
-Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned.
-Perform other related duties as required.
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Salary GradeM3.200
Salary Range$34.89 - $48.82- per hour
Close Date10/1/2026
Equal Opportunity EmployerClark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Employee Benefits and additional compensationClark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.
Retirement InformationAll Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/
If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.