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The Allegheny County Jail has established the Discharge and Release Center to ensure that inmates are released in an organized way with the clothing, medication, transportation, housing support, and additional resources they need to reenter society successfully. The Lead Discharge Coordinator is responsible for implementing, tracking, and assisting in the improvement of the discharge program at the Allegheny County Jail. The first 30 days of discharge are critical, and the incumbent assists in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities to increase positive outcomes for the reentrant. Furthermore, incumbent ensures the discharge process is well-coordinated with other jail services and available community/family support. The Lead Discharge Coordinator reports directly to the Administrator of Re-Entry Services and works with uniform and non-uniform staff. 

• Performs administrative duties and provides reports/data as needed to evaluate productivity and utilization of resources within the Discharge and Release Center.
• Manages and evaluates delivery of discharge planning services at the Allegheny County Jail and ensures that discharges occur collaboratively with all involved departments and in a timely fashion.
• Oversees, evaluates the performance of, and provides supervision to all Discharge Coordinators.
• Participates in recruitment to address staffing needs.
• Completes schedules to ensure coverage for the hours of operation in the Discharge and Release Center.
• Monitors and audits time and attendance of all Discharge Coordinators.
• Provides training/onboarding for new employees.
• Fulfills the duties and responsibilities of a Discharge Coordinator.
• Facilitates the discharge process with jail staff.
• Organizes and tracks the materials required for discharge, including the discharge checklist, and the internal and external lists of telephone and email contacts.
• Participates in evaluations of the discharge office.
• Tracks resources, such as bus tickets, phone calls, referrals, clothing, and medications.
• Collaborates with colleagues and community groups in assisting and improving the release process.
• Provides Overdose Prevention Information, Access to Narcan, and coordination to Substance Use Services, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as requested and/or required.

• Correctional program services and correctional security policies.
• PA Title 37 regulations.
• Laws and legislation (i.e., American Correctional Association – ACA and National Commission on Correctional Health Care – NCCHC).
• Jail and community agency resources.

• Microsoft Office products including Excel.

• Plan, organize, and participate in cross-system activities.
• Work with vulnerable adults, children, and families.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Show respect to others.
• Creatively solve problems.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills.
• Develop new practices and adjust to new processes.
• Communicate effectively with others in the Jail, including staff and incarcerated individuals who are about to be released.
• Learn County computer systems.