Jail Navigator Monitor

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO
Full Time: Non-Exempt
Work Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

The Job

This position is responsible for the delivery of support staff services and assist in connecting to services for inmates in Cape Girardeau County Jail. These activities include re-entry strategies that involve utilizing local resources for inmates being released back into the community, as well as coordinating communication with transfers to prison. This position functions as a professional staff member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Position funded by a 13-month grant from Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Due to this position being grant funded, in the event the position is no longer required, or due to lost funding, the employee would have the ability to apply and interview for a position at CCC that has similar job qualifications / functions.

Essential Functions

1. Assist Jail Navigator with tracking needs for the program and/or grant; including updating spreadsheets for goals of reducing recidivism rates and use of force.
2. Track, review and follow up with inmates based on Mental Health screening tool.
3. Coordinate transportation for inmates upon release or provide transportation as necessary and appropriate to meet requirements.
4. Maintain positive attitude toward agency and inmates while maintaining appropriate boundaries with inmates and staff members.
5. Provide inmates with appointment times with local mental and physical health providers, as required.
6. Connect inmates to community resources while incarcerated and upon release including referrals to inpatient treatment facilities, specialized courts, or other treatment modalities.
7. Enroll eligible clients in the ERE program for ongoing support and assist with transition to community outreach specialist.
8. Collaborate with the jail medical staff(s) and psych provider(s) to support the inmate with needs, specifically medications, upon arrival and release.
9. Establish a line of communication with the Department of Corrections to provide continuity of care for inmates transferring to prison.
10. Help establish or reestablish services for mental health, during incarceration and after release, including but not limited to admission paperwork, flags, fee agreements, and other documentation and/or by collaborating with the treatment team.
11. Update, copy, track and maintain community resource packets for all released inmates.
12. Assist with referrals to inpatient treatment facilities and/or specialized courts and treatments.
13. Complete benefits applications such as Medicaid and disability.
14. Provide case management type services to adults incarcerated in Cape County Jail.
15. Document according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, and any other federal or state program per agency standards.
16. Participate in on call rotation, when necessary and eligible.

Non Essential Functions

1. Maintain confidentiality regarding client and/or personnel matters.
2. Maintain compliance with all policy and procedures.
3. Complete all required training.
4. Work cooperatively with other departments and members of the community.
5. Participate in all required meetings as determined by your supervisor.
6. Other duties as assigned..

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED/HSE
• Preferred emphasis with secretarial, administrative, and computer courses;or
• One year experience in similar office setting
• Travel in own vehicle is required.
• Must hold or obtain by start date, MO Class E Driver’s License (Class D for IL Residents), and proof of continuous auto insurance. Must also meet CCC’s Motor Vehicle Record standards policy and have reliable transportation.

Must be able to pass necessary CPR/FA certification.

The Agency
Community Counseling Center (CCC) - Your Behavioral Health + Wellness Resource - is a behavioral health organization that has been serving the public since 1974. We are an administrative agent for the Missouri Department of Mental Health, and we are entrusted to provide a full array of comprehensive behavioral health services within our five county catchment area.

Our Mission is to provide and support personal growth, wellness, and improved quality of life through the delivery of comprehensive behavioral health services to individuals and families residing in Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Madison, Perry, and Ste Genevieve counties in Missouri.

Our Vision is to create a diverse and inclusive behavioral healthcare system where individuals and families can readily access mental health and substance use services, feel welcome, accepted, and leave services with hope and improved quality of life.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Join our team at Community Counseling Center and be part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). We believe that a diverse workforce fuels innovation and enables us to better serve our diverse client base. We actively seek out applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. Through inclusive hiring practices, unbiased selection processes, employee resource groups, ongoing training, and transparent progress tracking, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join us in building an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Our Benefits

Note: Available benefits may change dependent upon employment status and number of hours worked.

• 24 Paid Days Off Your First Year

  • + get a day off for your birthday!

• Seven Paid Holidays

• Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

  • Company Paid Life and LTD Insurance

• Retirement Auto-Enrollment

• LegalShield and IDShield - Lawyer and Identity Theft Benefit

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Employee Referral Program

• Much More!

Community Counseling Center is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.