Community Connection Navigator

Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services Inc • Largo, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides real time navigation services in the reduction and elimination of barriers to services and resources via telephone, referral, and walk-in.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social services or behavioral health field with at least one (1) year of experience working within a community setting or Associate in Human Services with 2- 4 years of experience.
• Must have effective communication skills and the ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to see and hear in emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel independently to various sites in the community as needed.
• Must be able to complete the Community NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological Intervention) training.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capability preferred.
• Familiarity with the area is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Assists with assessment of needs
• Maintains phone and/or face to face contact with provider agencies serving individuals to effectively collaborate for appropriate services
• Advocates for and links individuals with other services and resources, both formal and informal, as indicated
• Serves as coordinator of service network for community and involved providers;
• Takes any indicated action to reduce barriers to service utilization/access in circumstances in which service implementation has not occurred in a timely manner;
• Works with collaborative partners for referral follow up, co location service delivery, and service coordination as indicated.
• Facilitates the identified Community Resource Events with partner/staff; Provides information in a dignified and full Wrap approach for the Resource Support Plan and ensures that all information and referral data remains current.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees