Medicaid Implementation Coordinator (Program Coordinator II) - Jail Services - Project Limited Duration

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.

This position will not begin until 2025 and is subject to final approval of grant funding. This is a 2-year project position.

The role of the Medicaid Implementation Coordinator (MIC) is to develop and implement the Reentry Demonstration Initiative through the Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) within Clark County Jail to provide Medicaid-eligible incarcerated persons with specific services 90 days prerelease to ensure successful reentry to the community. This will require developing infrastructure for literal services, information management via a new, universal electronic health record, collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and the creation of Medicaid billing and reimbursement processes. The MIC will coordinate funding applications, staffing recommendations and presentations regarding the proposed program.

Currently, the Reentry Demonstration Initiative requires jails to provide “case management, medications for alcohol and opioid use disorder and a 30-day supply of medications and medical supplies at release.” Additionally, the HCA strongly recommends “medications during the pre-release period, lab and radiology, services by community health workers with lived experience and physical and behavioral health clinical consultations.”

In June 2024, Clark County Council unanimously voted to enroll Clark County Jail Services in Cohort 1 of waiver implementation. Upcoming project milestones include a capacity building assessment, budget recommendations and a readiness assessment with the goal to “go live” for services by July 2025.

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.

Closing Date : Open eligibility list until filled. First review on December 20, 2024.

Qualifications

Education 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 Medicaid-eligible persons with behavioral health needs 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 Medicaid-eligible persons with behavioral health needs

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 with project management

Experience with management of Medicaid funded services, including medical and behavioral health

Experience with preparing written documents and presentations

Knowledge o f : Medicaid funded programs, Medicaid billing and Medicaid funded programs, project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; care coordination; 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; managed care organizations; professional and ethical standards and practices relevant to program clients; effective community engagement strategies; local social service networks; trends and practices within specialized area; principles and practices of public sector organization and program operations; methods and procedures of budget development and justification; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program area; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to : Effectively plan, direct, and delegate program components; delegate responsibility and authority to carry out policy directives of the governing authority in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications at an advanced level; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, other governmental jurisdictions, contractors, and other County staff; 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 Medicaid Implementation Coordinator. Please describe in one page or less your experience developing, implementing, evaluating new programs. Please include opportunities and challenges. Please describe in one page or less your experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and the results you produced through these efforts. Please describe in one page or less your philosophy about serving people during incarceration.

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.

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.

1) Please describe in one page or less how your combined education, training and professional experience qualify you for the position of Medicaid Implementation Coordinator. Please describe in one page or less your experience developing, implementing, evaluating new programs. Please include opportunities and challenges. 2) Please describe in one page or less your experience collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and the results you produced through these efforts. Please describe in one page or less your philosophy about serving people during incarceration.

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 will be entered onto a competitive eligibility list and 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 for background investigations under RCW 43.101.095.

Below you will find a summary of possible disqualifiers and areas that are reviewed for suitability :

Areas that may disqualify a candidate from eligibility :

• Any Felony Convictions regardless of status
• Any charges of Domestic Violence
• Any sex-related convictions
• Any manufacturing and / or distribution of illegal drugs within disqualifying timelines
• Any Reckless / Negligent / DUI within the last 3 years
• Any use of illegal drugs within the last 3 years
• Pattern of financial irresponsibility including failure to pay taxes or child support
• Unfavorable employment history (excessive terminations or disciplinary patterns)
• Dishonorable discharge from the Military
• Fail to Register for Selective Service
• Any discharge from a Criminal Justice Agency related to honesty.
• Any affiliation with Gangs or Extremist groups
• Tattoos or markings that could be deemed offensive or unprofessional
• Social Media use that demonstrates a pattern of divisiveness or inability to be impartial
• Falsifying or omitting information in the background personal history statement
• Any recent patterns of behavior that erode public trust.

Note : Medical marijuana possession / use, if legally prescribed, is not illegal under the laws of the State of Washington; however, marijuana use and / or possession, even if legally prescribed in Washington, is still unlawful under Federal law. Therefore, Clark County Jail Services does not distinguish between medical marijuana possession / use and illegal marijuana possession / use, both are viewed as unlawful. Therefore, recent use of marijuana may be disqualifying.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

Implement the Washington State Health Care Authority 1115 Medicaid Waiver, Reentry Demonstration Initiative, within Clark County Jail including and operational aspects such as meetings, milestones, processes, collaborations, budget, policy and staffing recommendations; engage internal and external stakeholders, plan, define program goals and objectives and establish means of accomplishing program objectives; prepare program budget and funding applications; prepare reports on program performance, needs, service information to ensure the evaluation of program performance, provide information to staff and other interested parties to include the public on local, state and federal regulations, requirements an standards, coordinate and review the program work plan, participate in community outreach and activities as applicable to the department as assigned; other duties as required.

Salary Grade

M2.201

Salary Range

6,182.00 - $8,656.00- per month

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Keely Warren

Email :

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark 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 .

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark 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 . Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at .

Retirement Information

All 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 :

If you are in need of ADA / Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.