Coordinated Entry Navigator | Shine

Why Work for Gandara

Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!

Benefits

• Retirement Plan 403(b)
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
• Paid vacations
• Paid holidays
• 8 discretionary days
• Mileage Reimbursement

Salary

Salary: Additional Benefits: Career Growth OpportunitiesCulturally Diverse populationClinical Licensing Support

Job Title

Coordinated Entry Navigator

Work Location

Hampshire County

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply

EEO M/F/D/V

Union/Non-Union

Job Summary

The SHINE Young Adult Coordinated Entry Navigator will be a vital member of the young adult housing system in Hampden County by offering supportive services and linkages to housing for young adults in the region who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage potentially high risk clients in individualized case management, safety planning, and planning for housing, employment, and/or education, including those referred by other CHD and Ga̒ndara Navigators needing more intensive follow-up.
• Establish positive professional working relationships with individuals assessed and served.
• Provide linkages to community resources, which increase opportunities for stable housing and economic independence.
• Complete substance use, educational, job readiness assessments with participants and develop service plans with participants to achieve goals as necessary.
• Provide aftercare outreach and assistance.
• Develop relationships with potential funding sources, establish and maintain community linkages and collateral contacts, including area shelters, and local housing organizations.
• Attends applicable meetings with network provides, the Network to End Homelessness, Hampden County CoC, and others as necessary.
• Participates in collaborating projects with other agencies/CoC as applicable to the position and knowledge base.
• Completes all required reports and tracking tools for participants, funding sources and the agency.
• Respond to after-hours work related phone calls.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Associates degree and/or 3 years’ experience in homelessness services.
• Lived experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively with other community agencies (i.e. School Dept., DCF, Juvenile Court, etc…).
• Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently.
• Ability to deal with diverse populations.
• Ability to actively market and promote services.
• Good typing/computer skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Previous experience with young adults.
• Commitment to racial equity and inclusive practices.