Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator - Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) manages the implementation of the LEAD initiative in Chelan and Douglas counties. This position oversees, coordinates, and collaborates with local courts, law enforcement, attorneys, behavioral health providers, and other community partners.

The role of the Program Coordinator - LEAD is to bring stakeholders together to serve individuals with severe and chronic behavioral health disorders who are recurrently being contacted by law enforcement and at risk of or facing criminal charges, to connect them to appropriate resources and navigate them away from the criminal court system.

Responsibilities:

Engagement and Coordination with Community Partners Facilitation of the biweekly operational workgroup (OWG) meeting with key operational partners in LEAD to share information about program participants’ situation and progress, discuss referral criteria, program capacity and compliance with the LEAD protocol, and to focus the attention of LEAD program staff and law enforcement in particular areas viewed with concern by neighborhood representatives.

Coordinates with stakeholders to design and implement LEAD within Chelan and Douglas County jurisdictions as coordinated by the Policy Coordinating Group (PCG).Consultation and Training Activities Designs, conducts and/or oversees training activities for LEAD staff to stay current on LEAD Core Principles, substance use disorders, motivational interviewing, mental health, and harm reduction.

Collaboratively works with community partners, jail, attorneys, law enforcement, housing providers, behavioral health providers, elected officials, and court system, as indicated.

Models team approach for team members that facilitates positive communication and cooperation between all staff.

Communicates in a professional manner that promotes teamwork, dignity, positive relationships, trust and respect among team members.

Monitors staff efforts in linking and coordinating with internal and external interdisciplinary team members and other activities that demonstrate good clinical management of individuals with serious mental illness.

Creates structures, systems and processes that encourage successful innovation in connecting social services to individuals with serious mental illness who are at risk for decompensation, Law Enforcement contact, and criminal offenses.

Safety and Security Ensures LEAD services meet the safety needs of the individuals served.

Participates in verbal de-escalation and intervention in emergent situations as indicated to maintain a safe and secure environment in the diversion program locations.

Refers individuals to internal and external programs to meet their behavioral health and social service need, including housing, case management, substance use, medication management, PACT, income support, state assistance, etc.

Escalates safety concerns appropriately in emergent and urgent situations to the Mobile Crisis Teams and Designated Crisis Responders.

Community Education Works with Crisis Leadership Team to educate community members (including individuals, businesses community groups, and social service providers) on how LEAD works and the benefits of utilizing LEAD to improve community cohesion regarding behavioral health.

Works with community groups to understand current public health and public safety needs within their community.

Coordinates, supports the development of, and submits grants to Federal, State, and/or local sources and private charitable foundations to secure future funding for LEAD, and other grant-related activities, as agreed by the PCG.Collaborates with community providers, the PCG, and the OWG to ensure that community representatives understand LEAD’s objectives and methods.

Maintains and complies with LEAD State funders reporting deadlines and data requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

The following requirements are those that are normally required for performance of this position. Any disabled applicant or incumbent who does not meet one or more of the physical requirements, but who can perform the essential function of the…