Resource Navigator (Temporary)

Project 180•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

SSG-Project 180 is dedicated to transforming lives by providing innovative, wraparound services that keep individuals in their communities rather than in institutions. As a leader in forensic treatment, Project 180 offers specialized programs serving thousands of justice-involved individuals across various criminal justice intercepts, including pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services. Project 180 collaborates with County agencies such as 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 initiative designed to release criminal defendants from county jail at the arraignment stage. This program offers in-court screening, connections to treatment services, dedicated housing, and case management support to participants while their legal cases are ongoing.

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 (for Resource Navigator I)
2 years case management experience (for Resource Navigator II)
3 or more years of case management experience (for 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

Link clients to appropriate housing and treatment services
Complete in-court assessments to determine eligibility for PREP interim housing reception site.
Complete initial housing and treatment referrals and coordinate client linkage with housing providers as appropriate.
Provide ongoing program and referral process information to attorneys and court personnel.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of behavioral health treatment programs and community resources and how to navigate the LA County system of care.
Coordinate participant treatment program with court-based needs
Support new clients in understanding the court process and appropriate court conduct. Ensure clients are aware of upcoming court dates as needed.
Collaborate with defense attorney to understand any court-based requirements and coordinate efforts. Provide routine linkage updates.
Engage and join with collaterals (family members, court) as appropriate. Provide education related to accessing mental health recovery services to better support clients. Engage in client advocacy.
Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.
Coordinate day-to-day operations with external stakeholders and case management team
Build and maintain strong working relationships with court staff, including but not limited to attorneys, judicial assistants and judges.
Collaborate with public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies.
Liaise between case management team and court staff to support client treatment. Consult with the case management team regarding treatment plan and the status of any pending linkages.
Attend scheduled meetings outside of the primary courthouse location, including mandatory attendance at in-person meetings at least once a month.
Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines.
Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
Perform other duties as needed.
Maintain active license and/or registrations as applicable (i.e. BBS, CCAPP).