Respite Navigator (20 Hours) - North County Respite

Open Sky Community Services • Gardner, MA

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About The Position

Navigation Respite helps people maintain their independence in the community and live a life not defined by mental illness. The program is a short-term group living environment that provides treatment for intermittent crises and stabilization for adults diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders. It works collaboratively with individuals to develop skills that support independent, successful community living.

The Respite Navigator provides case management support to adults in the community with complex mental health needs. The role helps individuals connect with community resources, including housing, finances, employment, transportation, and community providers. For individuals enrolled in the Mobile Respite program, the Navigator serves as the primary contact for community providers and conducts outreach, engagement, assessment, and person-centered treatment planning.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Applicable experience in community-based or inpatient behavioral health.
• Experience working with adults diagnosed with mental illness or substance use disorders.
• Experience accessing local resources and navigating health, behavioral health, and/or substance abuse treatment systems.
• Experience working with community partners such as hospitals, crisis support programs, law enforcement, medical or mental health providers, and/or DMH.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving history, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management support to adults in the community with complex mental health needs.
• Help individuals connect with community resources, including housing, financial assistance, employment, transportation, and community providers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for community providers for individuals enrolled in the Mobile Respite program.
• Conduct outreach, engagement, assessment, and person-centered treatment planning.
• Collaborate with DMH funders regarding referrals.
• Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with applicable funding, referral, regulatory, and other community agencies.
• Review and complete all required documentation.
• Acquire and maintain all required certifications.

Benefits

• Individual and group supervision.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Paid time off starting at 29 days in the first year, including 12 paid holidays; increasing to 32 days in the second year, with a current maximum of 43 days.
• Tuition reimbursement and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with prescription plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Life insurance paid 100% by the employer.
• Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED