Care Navigator

Unison Health • Toledo, OH

1d • $23

About The Position

The Care Navigator, provides intensive case management and care coordination services to individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders, focusing on housing stability, benefits assistance, and access to community resources. This role assesses client needs, removes barriers to engagement, and collaborates with community providers to promote recovery, independence, and successful reintegration.
The Navigator will be placed within the Cherry Street Ministry Mission. The position works to assist clients (assigned caseload) to secure housing within the community and assists in monitoring their placement to ensure stability of housing. Performs case management duties, assisting clients with overcoming barriers of obtaining and maintaining resources. Maintains confidentiality and ensures release of information is handled in accordance with federal guidelines and agency policy/procedures. Participates in team meetings, supervision, in-service training, and conferences according to established policies, proce­dures, and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum of a CDCA license required
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may occasionally include evenings and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred
• LCDC II/III or LICDC preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides intensive case management and care coordination services to individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders
• Focuses on housing stability, benefits assistance, and access to community resources
• Assesses client needs
• Removes barriers to engagement
• Collaborates with community providers to promote recovery, independence, and successful reintegration
• Assists clients (assigned caseload) to secure housing within the community
• Assists in monitoring client placement to ensure stability of housing
• Assists clients with overcoming barriers of obtaining and maintaining resources
• Maintains confidentiality
• Ensures release of information is handled in accordance with federal guidelines and agency policy/procedures
• Participates in team meetings, supervision, in-service training, and conferences according to established policies, proce­dures, and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Pay: Starting at $23.00/ hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
• Medical with federal minimum deductibles
• Dental and vision coverage
• Retirement planning and employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees