Community Support Program - Justice Involved Navigator - Connect2Recovery

Riverside Community Care • Norwood, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Community Care is seeking a Community Support Program - Justice Involved (CSP-JI) Navigator for Connect2Recovery in Norwood. In this vital role, navigators provide case management and system navigation supports to Mass Health eligible justice-involved individuals struggling with a diagnosis of substance use, mental health, and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The purpose of CSP-JI services is to engage individuals with justice involvement and SUD/MH issues by assisting them in successfully living in the community. The CSP-JI Navigator will support individuals in accessing treatment services, community resources, and recovery-supported peer/social supports, and assist the person in identifying and working through system barriers to recovery, including their justice involvement and legal status.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Basic computer/technology fluency (including Microsoft Office; comfortable navigating an electronic healthcare system – EHR.)
• Must be vetted to be able to enter and provide services in correctional institutions
• Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle
• Sufficient knowledge and understanding about treatment and recovery from substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or criminogenic issues.
• Understanding of addiction, mental health and criminogenic services available for Mass Health Members and resources available in the geographic area where they will work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in mental health related discipline strongly preferred
• Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED considered with at least 3 years of related professional experience and/or personal experience with behavioral health and/or justice involvement.
• Certification as a Recovery Coach preferred
• Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
• Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC)

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and system navigation supports to Mass Health eligible justice involved individuals struggling with a diagnosis of substance use, mental health, and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Engage individuals with justice involvement and SUD/MH issues by assisting them in successfully living in the community.
• Support individuals in accessing treatment services, community resources, and recovery-supported peer/social supports.
• Assist the person in identifying and working through system barriers to recovery, including their justice involvement and legal status.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
• Eleven paid holidays
• Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
• Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
• Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
• Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
• Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee

What This Job Offers

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