Overview
Community Justice Screening and Outreach Coordinator – Burien Jobs in Seattle, USA at ITXL
Overview
Title: Community Justice (L.E.A.D.) Screening and Outreach Coordinator
Location: Burien/SKC
Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm
Salary Range: $82,500–$96,500
(The posted salary range represents the full compensation band for the position. New hires are typically placed at the base of the range, plus up to $2,000 total for bilingual skills and/or higher education.)
Working at Evergreen Treatment Services makes a big difference in our community. ETS has a mission to transform lives through addiction and social services in Western Washington. We value diversity, equity, and community justice.
Responsibilities
- The Screening & Outreach Coordinator role is part of the REACH team that supports ETS’ mission through acting as the contact point for all referrals to LEAD case management.
- Ensure effective and efficient communication and collaboration between all partners involved in referring and receiving referrals for LEAD.
- Provide screening, outreach, and engagement to individuals referred to LEAD; respond to the local police department and manage referrals from law enforcement and city officials.
- Conduct street outreach as needed to engage referred individuals who have not yet engaged with their assigned case manager.
- Develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with all LEAD partners and other service providers to best serve LEAD participants.
- This is a full-time field position using office space as needed; days and hours are Mon–Fri, 8:30–5:00.
- Hold an on-call referral phone after-hours during the work week one week per month and respond to diversion calls as designated.
- Document all activities as required by agency and contract requirements.
What You Contribute To This Role – Responsibilities
- Help ETS succeed in transforming systems of harm and inequity to improve community health and safety related to substance use and homelessness.
- Assist with initiatives to reimagine interconnectedness within the community and address systemic issues.
- Active point of contact for all referrals to the LEAD team.
- Manage number of referrals based on capacity.
- Complete initial screening with all new referrals and assess emergent needs (medical care, shelter, food, clothing) at time of screening.
- Provide street and home outreach to engage referred individuals and facilitate intake.
- Complete client intake as needed and coordinate assignment of new referrals to a case manager.
- Provide case managers with completed paperwork and share relevant information.
- Track and enter all program referrals in the database, updating demographics, referral date, type, arrest charge, and case manager assignment.
- Develop relationships with police department, city officials, and other partners; work with case managers to provide street outreach when needed.
- Provide immediate response to police officers regarding LEAD participants when LEAD case managers are unavailable.
- Maintain positive relationships with LEAD partners and other service providers including treatment, mental health, healthcare, housing, and landlords.
- Identify gaps and advocate for changes to improve access to resources.
- Attend LEAD Program staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Document all activities per requirements.
Qualifications
- Education and/or Relevant
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Undergraduate degree preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for degree.
- Experience providing street-based outreach and engagement to individuals affected by trauma and marginalization.
- Experience building collaborative relationships with law enforcement and social services providers.
- Understanding of substance use disorders and harm reduction; demonstrated commitment to serving people experiencing homelessness and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
- Knowledge and
Skills:
Understanding of racial justice and social equity; ability to work with diverse clients and staff; strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently and manage priorities; confidentiality and discretion; conflict de-escalation; computer literacy (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace) and basic familiarity with…
Title: Community Justice Screening and Outreach Coordinator – Burien
Company: ITXL
Location: Seattle, USA
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