Resource Navigator

Project 180 • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $25 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of institutions and in their communities. Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals. Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).

The Pretrial Release Evaluation Program (PREP) is a County-operated program that releases criminal defendants out of the county jail system at the arraignment stage of legal proceedings. The program provides in-court screening, linkage to treatment services, dedicated housing and case management support to participants while their criminal case is open.

Requirements

• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required.
• Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
• Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
• Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
• Basic computer skills.
• Less than 2 years case management experience (Resource Navigator I)
• 2 years case management experience (Resource Navigator II)
• 3 or more years of case management experience (Resource Navigator III)

Nice To Haves

• Previous case management experience.
• Previous experience as a CENS worker.
• Lived experience with homelessness, mental health/substance use recovery or the criminal legal system.
• Experience working with the forensic and/or dual-diagnosed populations.
• Spanish speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provides in-court screening and linkage to supportive services for pretrial clients.
• Links new clients to appropriate housing sites and treatment services.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with external treatment and housing providers.
• Links clients to appropriate housing and treatment services.
• Completes in-court assessments to determine eligibility for PREP interim housing reception site.
• Completes initial housing and treatment referrals and coordinate client linkage with housing providers as appropriate.
• Provides ongoing program and referral process information to attorneys and court personnel.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of behavioral health treatment programs and community resources and how to navigate the LA County system of care.
• Coordinates participant treatment program with court-based needs.
• Supports new clients in understanding the court process and appropriate court conduct.
• Ensures clients are aware of upcoming court dates as needed.
• Collaborates with defense attorney to understand any court-based requirements and coordinate efforts.
• Provides routine linkage updates.
• Engages and joins with collaterals (family members, court) as appropriate.
• Provides education related to accessing mental health recovery services to better support clients.
• Engages in client advocacy.
• Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.
• Coordinates day-to-day operations with external stakeholders and case management team.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with court staff, including attorneys, judicial assistants and judges.
• Collaborates with public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies.
• Liaises between case management team and court staff to support client treatment.
• Consults with the case management team regarding treatment plan and the status of any pending linkages.
• Attends scheduled meetings outside of the primary courthouse location, including mandatory attendance at in-person meetings at least once a month.
• Maintains comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines.
• Participates in program data collection per program guidelines.
• Fulfills baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
• Regular attendance required.
• Maintains and upholds Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
• Performs other duties as needed.
• Maintains active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed