Care Navigator 1

SPHS GROUP • Washington, PA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Navigator provides individualized, community-based services addressing opiate use and connects clients with services that support their personal recovery goals. The role also educates clients, family members, and professional staff about the recovery process and provides goal-oriented encouragement and support related to recovery. The Center of Excellence is a 24/7 access and support program that uses a multidisciplinary team and community-based techniques to support long-term sobriety and reintegration into healthy living.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university; or a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related human services field from an accredited college or university; or ability to obtain Recovery Specialist Certification.
• Must be available to work non-traditional hours.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearances from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or another federal health care program.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Connect clients with services that help them achieve personal recovery goals.
• Provide individualized and community-based services addressing opiate use.
• Educate clients, family members, and professional staff about the recovery process.
• Offer goal-oriented encouragement and support related to recovery.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree