Transition Services Program Supervisor

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$85,774.23 - $131,454.21 Annual

Department:

Health Department

Job Type:

Regular Non-Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 22, 2025

The Opportunity:

Overview:

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

An additional benefit to being a full time employee with the Multnomah County Health Department is that you will qualify for the Federal Student Aid U.S Department Of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Essentially, this is a program that allows those that work for a qualifying employer for a period of at least 10 years to have their student loans forgiven. To learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness please visit Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION:

Corrections Health Management Differential: Receive an additional 10% hourly premium.

Benefits: Multnomah County provides generous benefits to our employees and their covered family members, including domestic partners. Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, ten paid holidays each year, vacation and sick leave, life and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, and participation in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Please click here for a General Benefits Overview that you as a Multnomah County employee will be eligible to receive.

THIS WORK MATTERS!

Are you punctual, flexible and good with communication skills? Would you like to join Corrections Health where we strive to provide excellent care for our clients in Custody? If so, then apply today!

TheTransition Services Program Supervisor (TSP Supervisor) oversees the Transition Services Program within Corrections Health, serving justice-involved individuals in Multnomah County. This role supervises a multidisciplinary team (Medical Providers, QMHPs and QMHAs, Community Health Workers, Nurses, support staff) focused on discharge planning and addiction treatment, including Medication Supported Recovery (MSR) services in jail and community connections.

This position emphasizes equity, ensures culturally specific services and monitors program success with an equity lens, adhering to guidelines from the Corrections Health Director and management, developing strategic plans, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and performance guidelines, including those from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC).

The Transition Services Program Supervisoralso fosters a respectful, trusting, and understanding work culture for diverse populations within the Health Department. This essential public safety role requires reporting for duty regardless of County closures.

As the Transition Services Program (TSP) Supervisor, you will:

Leadership and Personnel Supervision

Lead and develop effective teams, motivate staff growth, foster positive relationships, and share vision. Observe practice, skills, client interaction, and documentation. Coach, counsel, and discipline for performance, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with rules. Conduct ongoing and annual performance evaluations. Ensure evidence-based interventions for Corrections Health clients. Hire personnel per Multnomah County rules and collective bargaining agreements. Ensure clinical training and coaching for new staff competency. Coordinate with leadership for staff training and education. Ensure compliance with Health Department guidelines, policies, procedures, and standards (NCCHC, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).

Program Development

Develop and implement client-linking workflows from jail to community resources post-release. Build partnerships to help clients navigate the justice system and meet health/social needs. Ensure clear discharge planning across facilities. Provide public information, attend relevant meetings, and assist with budget preparation. Evaluate and improve operations, policies, and strategic plans, reporting on activities.

Monitor legislative actions impacting programs, especially Medicaid expansion for those in custody. Collaborate with the Corrections Health Senior Leadership Team and TSP Manager to develop and monitor strategic plans, ensuring regulatory compliance. Oversee grant budget, expenditures, and reporting, authoring reports and monitoring funding compliance with the Transition Services Program Manager and collaborators.

Communication and Community Engagement

Serves as the subject matter expert for discharge planning and transition services. Builds and fosters positive relationships with agencies such as the District Attorney's Office, Department of Community Justice, and the Sheriff's Office to understand their programs and facilitate clients' successful navigation out of the justice system.

Works with community programs to expand the network of client supports, ensuring the availability of culturally specific options. Ensures messaging aligns with communication plans, especially when addressing political situations or discussing Medication Supported Recovery options.

Management Team Member

• Participate as a member of the Corrections Health Leadership Team, managing complex issues with stakeholders. Oversee budget, personnel, program monitoring, and implement changes using expertise in support, budgeting, personnel rules, and union contracts.
• Contribute to the Corrections Health CQI team and provide input as necessary.
• Offer expert technical support to 24/7 staff as the On-Call Manager (2-4 times monthly). This includes making decisions on medical triage (with expert consultation), emergency response, personnel matters, politically sensitive issues, and staffing, such as overtime mandates and call-ins.

Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

(Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

• BLS/CPR certification required
• Must be able to pass a Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Background Check

Other:

The employee holding this position is designated as an Essential Employee under Multnomah County Personnel Rule 3-15-015, Essential Employees.

Preferred Qualifications/ Transferable Skills*:

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/ transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting fostering a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment
• Experience providing services to diverse and vulnerable communities
• Experience with Substance Use Disorder treatment, Mental Health, and deescalation techniques.
• Ability to develop a therapeutic relationship with the youth in custody

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

REQUIRED APPLICATION PACKET:

The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.

1. Submit an Online Application; AND

2. Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications; AND

3. Attach a Cover Letter addressing the following:

Proven experience leading management teams

Experience in change management and culture change

Experience in integrating diversity, equity and inclusion practices into work processes and practices

Experience working in correctional facilities

The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• Resume and Cover Letter Review
• Phone screen
• Consideration of top candidates
• Background, reference

Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Type of Position: This position is not eligible for overtime.

Type: Non-Represented

FLSA: Exempt

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Amanda Sinclair

Email:

amanda.armstrong@multco.us

Phone:

+1 (971) 5001688

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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