Victim Response and Readiness Navigator

New Career Opportunity!Common Ground is seeking a Victim Response and Readiness Navigator to be a part of the Common Ground team.Current Openings: Two Full-Time, 40 hours/weekCompensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour About You The Victim Response & Resiliency Navigator supports Common Ground’s statewide Victim Response program by providing trauma-informed navigation, advocacy, preparedness support, and response assistance before, during, and after mass violence incidents or other significant community traumatic events. This position helps individuals, families, first responders, and impacted communities access timely information, resources, referrals, and long-term recovery supports while assisting with outreach, preparedness planning, training, and program development in partnership with emergency management, law enforcement, victim service providers, behavioral health partners, and community organizations.To learn more about this role please view the job description: Job Description - Victim Response & Readiness Navigator Day in the Life Travel throughout Michigan and work flexible hours during trainings, outreach events, deployments, or urgent response needsProvide trauma-informed, victim-centered support to individuals, families, and community members impacted by mass violence, crime, trauma, or other significant traumatic eventsAssess immediate, short-term, and long-term needs and connect individuals to behavioral health supports, victim compensation, basic needs, transportation, childcare, medical follow-up, financial assistance, and community resourcesParticipate in Victim Service program deployment activities in coordination with program leadership and community partnersSupport Family Assistance Centers, Friend and Relatives centers, resiliency centers, community support sites, or other response locations as assignedAssist with intake, resource coordination, service navigation, long-term recovery connections, and maintenance of deployment readiness, including response materials, go kits, outreach resources, and operational suppliesDemonstrate flexibility and responsiveness during rapidly changing incidents while following established procedures and leadership directionAssist with preparedness activities, outreach, education, presentations, and technical assistance related to victim response and readiness planningBuild and maintain relationships with emergency managers, law enforcement, municipal leaders, victim service providers, schools, faith communities, and other community partners What you need to apply Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Emergency Management, Human Services, or related field, preferred; equivalent experience may be consideredValid driver’s license and clean driving recordPreferred: Experience providing trauma-informed services, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, case management, social services, or community-based support What Makes Us Different?Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environmentTrauma Informed Training, including de-escalation and mass violence trainingTeam orientated environmentAn organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all For your hard work Generous paid time offEmployer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.) Competitive wages Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more. Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are – in person, phone call, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone. Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org