Project​/Program Manager IV; Coordinated Discharge Program Manager

The Coordinated Discharge Manager (Project/Program Manager IV) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Jail Health Services' reentry program. This position translates program priorities into effective operations and leads the internal systems that support successful transitions from jail to community-based services.

The Coordinated Discharge Manager directly supervises clinical supervisors and administrative staff and is responsible for establishing clear expectations, supporting staff development, ensuring accountability, and building a collaborative and healthy team culture. A key priority for this position will be providing stability, direction, and support to a team navigating significant transition.

The Coordinated Discharge Manager will support the continued implementation of the Reentry Demonstration Initiative (RDI), which launched in July 2026, by overseeing the programmatic work and requirements of the Coordinated Discharge team. This includes assessing current workflows, identifying and addressing implementation challenges, supporting staff through change, and establishing sustainable processes to support the initiative moving forward. They will also work closely with the RDI Project Manager to collaborate on implementation of successful processes and partnerships.

The position works closely with Jail Health Services programs and jail management to coordinate operations, resolve barriers, and improve workflows. The Coordinated Discharge Manager may represent the program and participate in work groups, committees, planning efforts, and other meetings related to reentry services.

The Coordinated Discharge Manager also oversees the program's budget, contracts, reporting requirements, and administrative operations and may support the pursuit of grant and other funding opportunities.

Note:

This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next six months.

JHS provides needed health and social services to the incarcerated population located in the King County jails – King County Correctional Facility (KCCF) in Seattle, WA and Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) in Kent, WA. The primary services we provide include medical, dental, mental health, social and release planning services, treatment of substance use disorders, and pharmaceutical services. We care about the patients we serve and their health outcomes.

Our division includes over 250 employees and an annual budget of over $60 million.

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