Community Integration Specialist/Navigator, Residential Transition

Sheppard Pratt Careers • Sykesville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Navigators assists with helping individuals transition out of state psychiatric hospitals. The services provided assist clients with learning how to manage their illnesses and develop independent living skills.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Two years of behavioral health experience within the community.
• Experience with applying for public benefits, including but not limited to Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Nutritional Assistant Program (SNAP), Temporary Disability Assistance Program (TDAP), and Medical Assistance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ability to navigate through applications and utilize keyboard to input required documentation into electronic health record.
• Ability to work independently as well as within various groups.
• Possession of a 4-passenger vehicle that meets SPHS inspection, valid Driver’s License and vehicle insurance that names employee as insured driver.
• Safe Driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in related field or work experience that uniquely qualified the individual for the job.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assessments, community integration activities, planning, linkage, and advocacy.
• Support patients and address concerns as they arise, including resource coordination, appointments, transportation, skills training, entitlements, and money management.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation related to client needs and services provided.
• Implement appropriate crisis stabilization techniques as necessary.
• Provide direct service for medication monitoring, including assessment, education, and assistance with filling pill boxes.
• Provide transportation to clients using personal or company-owned vehicles.
• Facilitate hospital visits to potential community placements and organize activities to assess community readiness.
• Participate in program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and education
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Comprehensive retirement benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Generous paid-time-off
• Flexible scheduling
• Complimentary employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED