Thank you for your interest in considering SCORE.  Our commitment is to provide the highest quality of public safety services. This includes hiring the best!  As a government entity, we provide excellent benefits to include a state pension plan and generous leave benefits.  Below are SCORE's current employment opportunities:

REENTRY CASE MANANGER – TEMPORARY/LIMITED TERM

Are you a skilled licensed professional ready to apply your expertise in a unique government setting? South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is seeking a Reentry Case Manager to provide case management services to support our jail located in Des Moines, WA.  Not only will you be working in the public sector, but you'll also receive amazing government benefits!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Reentry Case Manager will be responsible for providing critical care and case management services for inmates housed within the SCORE facility.  Reporting to the Jail Chief, this position involves conducting comprehensive health assessments that include mental health evaluations, assessing physical health needs, etc. and addressing risk factors impacting inmates' well-being. This requires providing guidance to interdisciplinary care teams with training, consultation, and oversight, and directly supervising one reentry coordinator. Additionally, the Reentry Case Manager will coordinate referrals to community providers in support of individualized care plans. This position will design and implement care initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Please email humanresources@scorejail.org for a full job description and list of responsibilities.

ABOUT SCORE JAIL:

South Correctional Entity (SCORE) is a regionally operated jail in Des Moines, WA serving the confinement needs of 6 owner cities and several contract agencies with a total capacity of 802 inmates.  We take pride in our mission to provide the highest quality public safety services to those we serve.  We are dedicated to operating a safe, efficient, and professional correctional facility while maintaining fiscal responsibility and transparency.

Work is performed in a 164,000 square foot jail environment and involves hazardous duty on occasion. Work is subject to frequent interruptions and higher than average noise within enclosed areas.

Reentry Case Manager may be exposed to physically confrontational situations, personal danger, and bio-hazardous materials.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Salary Range: $85,285 - $103,665

Benefits: This is a fully benefited temporary limited term position that will end June 2028. SCORE offers excellent government benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurances (90-100% employer paid)

  • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurances (100% employer paid)

  • A government pension plan (PERS)

  • Retirement contribution matching program up to 7%

  • 16 hours of vacation / paid time off (PTO) per month

  • 8 hours of sick leave each month

  • Access to an employee gym

Schedule: This is a non-exempt position. Position may include working weekends or shift work, and overtime may be required. Occasional travel to community sites and partner organizations may be involved.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·         Master's degree in social work, counseling or related field required, plus a minimum of 3+ years of clinical experience in mental health, substance use, or integrated care settings.

·         Strong knowledge of social determinants of health and community-based resources.

·         Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Due to the security requirements of a jail, a stringent background investigation is conducted on all candidates considered for hire. This includes fingerprinting, criminal history, a polygraph exam, psychological evaluation, and a medical exam including a drug-screen.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Preferred experience in supervising multidisciplinary care teams, or experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.

·         Training in evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), or Trauma-Informed Care is preferred.

LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

·         Actively licensed in social work (LICSW), licensed mental health counselor (LMHC), and/or licensed marriage and family counselor (LMFT) or other closely related licensure in Washington State.

·         Valid Washington State driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants are to submit their resume and letter of interest to humanresources@scorejail.org.  Qualified candidates will be asked to participate in an interview.

Next review of applications is August 18, 2025.  This position is open until filled. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

SCORE is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based upon race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or any other basis protected by law.