Systems Navigator - PFDP

HealthRIGHT 360•El Monte, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing accessible healthcare to vulnerable populations by addressing systemic barriers and promoting health equity. The Prototypes Pre-Filing Diversion Program (PFDP), part of HealthRIGHT 360, aims to divert individuals arrested for misdemeanors and non-serious, non-violent felonies from criminal charges to community-based support services. This program addresses homelessness, mental health, addiction, and employment challenges through collaboration with law enforcement and district attorneys. The Systems Navigator is crucial in supporting individuals detained by law enforcement, assessing eligibility for diversion services, and connecting clients to a network of partner agencies for housing, healthcare, substance use treatment, and other social services. This role provides trauma-informed, culturally competent guidance and advocacy to empower clients towards stability and reduce incarceration risk. The position is co-located at the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Detention Center and requires reliable transportation.

Requirements

Option I: High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing case management working with justice-involved individuals and families.
Option II: Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field and a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing case management working with justice-involved individuals and families.
Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Valid California Driver’s License and access to registered and insured transportation.
Must obtain jail clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with families from low SES communities, diverse cultural ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds.
Experience working with individuals with mental health, substance use, domestic violence, and/or cognitive challenges.

Responsibilities

Conduct engagement and orient new participants to the program and its expectations.
Complete screening, intake, assessment, and enrollment; identify strengths and needs.
Provide empathetic, trauma-informed, and culturally competent support.
Create transition plans for clients released from custody and coordinate transportation.
Provide housing navigation services and link participants to mental health, addiction treatment, benefits, employment, education, childcare, medical, and other services.
Coordinate with Peer Navigator/Driver for client transportation needs.
Provide crisis intervention and connect clients to urgent services as needed.
Offer life skills coaching to help clients build practical skills for daily living and independence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation at a high standard.
Collect pre- and post-surveys and outcome measures.
Maintain confidentiality in compliance with agency, HIPAA, and 42-CFR standards.
Participate in ongoing professional development, including trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and motivational interviewing.
Interface with multidisciplinary team in treatment planning and service delivery.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and supervision.
Conduct outreach and maintain referral pathways with community partners and service providers.
Adhere to HealthRIGHT 360’s Health & Safety policies, including emergency preparedness, hazard reporting, and proper emergency response protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.