Inmate Release Coordinator- YCSO (Camp Verde)

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Yavapai County Sheriffs Office is seeking a dedicated Inmate Release

Coordinator to support individuals transitioning from incarceration back

into the community. This vital role is responsible for reviewing all

inmate admissions and identifying those with substance use and/or mental

health needs, ensuring they are connected with appropriate treatment and

support services upon release.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• 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.