Job Description
The Discharge Planner for the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office shall follow the Department's Chain of Command policy and work within Administration under the direction of the Director of Reentry Services. The Discharge Planner shall be responsible for the planning, development, and facilitation of inmate insurance and post-release appointment needs.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Shall obtain and continuously hold the Certified Application Counselor (CAC) status for MA Health
• Shall oversee any and all duties related to documentation, record maintenance and coordination of the MA Health system, while assisting with out-of-state insurance questions within 30 days of an inmate's release, as necessary.
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• Shall create and follow up on all post-release appointments including PCP, Behavioral Health, and MOUD
• Shall develop and maintain relationships with H.O.P.E. staff to assist when clients need additional insurance and appointment support.
• Shall create relationships with outside agencies and community stakeholders to increase referral potential and log all contacts
• Shall act as liaison to community physical, mental and behavioral providers and maintain frequent on-going contact with providers and/or re-entry services.
• Shall ensure client is fully prepared, considering external factors, to leave custody including completion of all appropriate paperwork, and follow-up medical/mental/ behavioral services and appointments are scheduled.
• Shall ensure statistics and reports are provided as required
• Shall be knowledgeable of and responsible for complying with ACA standards, policies and procedures of the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office.
• Shall perform any and all responsibilities as assigned by the Sheriff or his designee
• Able to flex working hours to meet institutional needs and program coordination
• And shall perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND JOB CHARACTERISTICS:
Communication skills
Constant business contact with people
Frequent communication of data
Occasional direction, control and planning activity
Occasional influencing people about ideas or things
Constant precise attainment of set standards and/or policies
Frequent making generalizations, evaluations or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria
Frequent dealing with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Occasional performing under stress
Occasional standing
Occasional walking
Limited supervision (must be highly autonomous; show much independence)
Variably-paced
HOURS OF WORK:
40 hours per week. These hours may vary according to the needs of the Correctional Center and may be set by the Sheriff or his designee.
LOCATION:
Norfolk County Sheriff's Office
200 West Street
Dedham, MA 02026
H.O.P.E. Center
2015 Washington Street
Braintree, MA 02184
BENEFITS:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Tuition Remission
- Union Membership
- Massachusetts State Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Vacation/Personal/Sick Benefits
- Paid Holidays/Comp
- Stipends for Longevity & Fitness
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess a valid Massachusetts Driver's License
- Must have a minimum of an Associate's Degree
- Minimum 1 year correctional or judicial experience
- Must have a strong understanding of MA Health system
- Proven experience in building partnerships within the community
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate varied number of diverse projects to accomplish established goals
- Must have strong organizational and communication skills
- Position requires frequent communication of data with various criminal justice agencies and departments