Salary: $40.50 - $50.57 HourlyLocation : Kirkland, WAJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 202100499Location: Police - CorrectionsOpening Date: 08/20/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: PDNONCOMMJob Summary The City of Kirkland's Police Department is seeking to hire a Temporary Jail Navigator!Note: This position is classified as temporary and currently funded through 12/31/2026.Why Kirkland?Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you! If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation. We also invest in you! Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees. Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details. Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of finding reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has reserved spots for City employees at local and regional providers, available at a discount. New employees gain access to Kirkland's reserved spots as soon as they start employment. Learn more!Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests. Job Summary The Jail Navigator is responsible for coordinating in-custody and release resources as well as transition plans for inmates at the Kirkland Jail. This position will work with regional partners, community organizers, non-profit groups and other resource agencies to prepare inmates for a successful transition from jail back to the community.Distinguishing Characteristics: The Jail Navigator connects inmates with human service resources. Whereas other positions in the City oversee cases and develop human service resources for clients, the Jail Navigator's role is limited to in-jail clients.Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Works with incarcerated person and other program staff to develop a comprehensive transition plan, outlining the needs and action plan for linking them to appropriate community services.
- Conducts in-jail client interviews to assess the client's status and need for specific services in relation to treatment, benefits, employment, housing, family, and community functioning.
- Serves as the central point of contact between the Corrections Division and community service providers.
- Keeps detailed records and maintains case management for inmates served. Provides data and statistics for analysis when requested.
- Establishes and maintains effective relationships with partners, City staff, first responders, and incarcerated individuals from a wide variety of ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Establishes working relationships with local and regional resources for the transition of incarcerated persons back to the community.
- Continually seeks out new resources which can be used to benefit incarcerated persons.
- Prepares and presents informative pamphlets to incarcerated persons.
- Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.
Peripheral Duties:
- Prepares written, oral, and visual reports for Jail staff, Police Command staff, City Council, and public to explain the Department's response to the needs of incarcerated persons for successful transition back into the community.
- Develops appropriate forms to document actions taken to determine and provide resources for incarcerated persons.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the complexities of substance use, behavioral health, and homelessness.
- Understanding of data collection and analysis, social service research methodologies, and principles and techniques of program evaluation and monitoring.
- Familiarity with client record documentation requirements; and of client services plan development and implementation.
- Ability to organize weekly schedule, prioritize tasks, follow through on given assignments, accurately show progress.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining professional boundaries with clients and ensure confidentiality of participants.
- Demonstrated computer proficiency, including management of case notes and records; ability to track and report out program metrics.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, allowing for effective communication with diverse populations.
- Ability to make presentations, facilitate processes, provide effective training, and implement services.
- Effectively communicate and work with a culturally, ethnically, and socio-economically diverse population who may require assistance dealing with substance use disorders, domestic violence, mental health, housing, employment, parenting, disabilities, and literacy issues.
- Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
- Experience: 2 years of experience working in a social service setting, specifically supporting individuals with alcohol or substance use disorder. Experience working with behavioral or mental health conditions.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Bi/multilingual preferred.
- Direct experience in human services provision and/or experience working in the public health or nonprofit service provider sector preferred.
- Become compliant with state and FBI CJIS Division policies and regulations, including verification of a state of residency and national fingerprint-based record check.
Other Physical Demands and Working Environment:The work is primarily performed in an office environment in the jail. Face-to-face conversations with inmates will be required. The position will be accompanied by a corrections officer any time they are interacting with inmates. Must be able to move objects up to 20 pounds.Selection ProcessPosition requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-###-#### or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 425-###-####. This position includes a health insurance benefit package with 100% City-paid premiums for 1.0 FTE (medical/dental/vision for employee and dependents). Premium is prorated for less than 1.0 FTE positions with cost shared between City and the employee. Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System is mandatary for all eligible positions. Other employment benefits include:
- 401b Municipal Employee Benefits Trust (MEBT) with 6% City matching contribution
- Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA dollars with City contribution (City contribution depending on employee elected medical plan)
- Voluntary Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare and Childcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- City paid Life Insurance
- City paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Free ORCA Card for public transit
- On-site work out facility
- On-site bicycle storage
- Free employee parking
- Paid vacation (starts with 13 days first year may be prorated for part-time positions)
- Annual 12 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Paid sick leave accruals (benefit may vary based on applicable bargaining unit)
- Paid Management Leave for select leadership positions
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