Community Support Program - Justice Involved Navigator - Connect2Recovery

About the role

We are seeking a Community Support Program - Justice Involved (CSP-JI) Navigator for Connect2Recovery in Norwood!

Responsibilities

• support individuals in accessing treatment services, community resources, and recovery-supported peer/social supports
• assist the person in identifying and working through system barriers to recovery, including their justice involvement and legal status

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Basic computer/technology fluency (including Microsoft Office; comfortable navigating an electronic healthcare system – EHR.)
• Must be vetted to be able to enter and provide services in correctional institutions
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health related discipline strongly preferred; Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED considered with at least 3 years of related professional experience and/or personal experience with behavioral health and/or justice involvement.
• Navigators must possess sufficient knowledge and understanding about treatment and recovery from substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or criminogenic issues. This includes but is not limited to: an understanding of addiction, mental health and criminogenic services available for Mass Health Members and resources available in the geographic area where they will work.
• Certification as a Recovery Coach preferred

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Basic computer/technology fluency (including Microsoft Office; comfortable navigating an electronic healthcare system – EHR.)
• Must be vetted to be able to enter and provide services in correctional institutions
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Ten paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

Pay

$23.33/hourly - additional $1/hr for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) - additional $2/hr for Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC)

Schedule

Full-Time, 40 hours