Position Description: Corrections Navigation Specialist

Position Type: Full Time/Non-Exempt

Supervisor: EIS and Intake Coordinator

Location: Nashville, TN

As a Corrections Navigation Specialist at Nashville CARES, you will develop relationships with clients and support them through the process of exiting incarceration or returning to incarceration to ensure they maintain access to medical care, as well as a range of services needed to establish stability.

What You’ll Do

· Provide pre-release HIV linkage services for people living with HIV who are incarcerated in jail/prison

· Completes eligibility evaluation, including gathering eligibility paperwork and completion of Ryan White Eligibility System enrollment

· Maintain complete and accurate documentation of services provided in compliance with agency confidentiality and quality assurance standards, Ryan White program requirements and enter all required data into reporting system

· Represent Nashville CARES as the first contact with individuals seeking services from Nashville CARES

· Complete psychosocial assessment and initial plan of care that supports people living with HIV in connecting to medical care within 30 days of diagnosis or identification

· Establish and maintain relationships with current and potential correctional, community, medical and social services providers to increase continuity of care

· Coordinate and provide services that strengthen the capacity of individuals living with HIV exiting the correctional facility to achieve successful community reentry with a focus on addressing barriers to reentry and services that facilitate maintaining/achieving positive medical outcomes

· Provide education and resources at agency and program events as well as clinical screening sites as appropriate

· Create and monitor individual client care plans to remove barriers to sustained HIV medical services

· Conduct comprehensive health/risk assessments for clients who reside in and exit the correctional facility; including readiness for care, service planning, monitoring, and follow up activities based on need

· Work with internal team of care providers to identify and establish contact with key populations and with correctional, medical, and social services providers in the community to enhance system navigation for people living with HIV

Who You Are

· A person who is passionate about their clients and their work, but who also understands the importance of good boundaries

· A clear communicator who can explain complex ideas in ways that are easy to understand

· A problem solver who can see both details and the bigger picture and find balance between the two

· Someone who can independently research solutions and resources while also knowing when to ask for help

· A team player who also works well independently

· A person who values flexibility and work-life balance

· Someone who is organized and can keep track of a variety of clients and their needs

· A person with excellent documentation skills

Minimum Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree (preference for Bachelor’s in Social Work or other Human Services)

· Minimum of two years’ experience in correctional settings or community based social or health care services

· Proficiency with a variety of technology, including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook), electronic health records (training provided), and general Windows PC and cell phone technology

· Must be able to pass prison and jail background check consisting of NCIC, TCIC, and FBI to enter facilities

· Valid Driver’s License, vehicle, and automobile liability insurance to facilitate local travel required for client/agency-related work

Who We Are

· Nashville CARES is an organization that is passionate about ending the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee.

· We provide prevention services to stop the spread of HIV in the community and medical care and support services to those living with HIV, with the hope of achieving a world where HIV infections are rare, and when they do occur, everyone living with HIV has access to care, treatment, and support to achieve optimal health and self-sufficiency without stigma or discrimination.

· We approach our clients with respect and compassion, while holding appropriate boundaries.

· We provide a vast array of services, including case management, medical care, housing assistance, nutrition and transportation services, and assistance with insurance and prescription needs.

· We maintain an environment where all staff are encouraged to grow and develop skills to help them advance in their career

Pay Range: $38,000-$42,000 annually ($18.27-$20.19 hourly).

Benefits:

· Health insurance with employer paid premium buy up

· Dental & Vision w/ employer paid premium buy up

· 27 Days of PTO in first year (full-time employees)

· 12 paid holidays per year

· Employee Assistance Program

· Short Term and Long Term Disability

· 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan & more

Nashville CARES is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers and clients. We respect equality and inclusivity for all people and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. We respect, value, and celebrate the unique attributes, characteristics and perspectives that make each person who they are.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.27 - $20.19 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Nashville, TN 37211