What are the responsibilities and job description for the Re-Entry Navigator position at Franklin County Department of Human Resources?
The primary purpose of the Re-Entry Navigator classification is to support and assist justice-involved individuals as they prepare for re-entry and provide support to the Rapid Resource Center staff.
Go to https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6161230.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-US Apply Today !Receive and direct clients to resources supporting their successful re-integration from the jail to the community and options for behavioral health treatment engagement. Certify client eligibility for internal and external programming and provide referral and linkage to appropriate community social services based on participant’s risk factors and priority of need – such as, but not limited to housing, healthcare, food, transportation, state identification documents, and employment/academic assistance. Utilize motivational interviewing strategies and a strengths-based approach to encourage participant engagement in pro-social supportive services. Assist clients with completion of public benefits application(s). Provide basic case management and follow-up to support a positive transition from jail into the community. Prepare targeted in-reach communications to targeted populations, including letters and follow up with other social services staff operating in the jail and/or the community. Maintain up-to-date inventory of supportive service supplies and replenish where necessary. Light cleaning and organization of the Rapid Resource Center to ensure a professional and welcoming environment is maintained during all hours of operation.
Maintain and execute strong working knowledge of HIPAA and 42CFR privacy considerations; safety practices in a correctional setting; motivational interviewing and stages of change; understanding of ethics and boundaries in a human services environment; trauma-informed care in a correctional setting, case management best practices; and interpersonal communications skills.
Work collaboratively with external and internal partners supporting the Rapid Resource Center and OneDoor operations. Assist program partners with marketing, recruitment, and client communications supporting successful re-entry. Prepare appropriate documentation of all client interactions and services utilizing best practices in case management standards. Work as part of a team to physically staff and provide on-site assistance at the Franklin County Corrections Center, the Rapid Resource, and/or One Door satellite office. Provide assistance with special projects as directed.
Receive and distribute mail, records and other legal documentation. Establish and maintain confidential and miscellaneous department files. Retrieve electronic and hard copy information. Copy, collate, and distribute written material, records, legal documentation, and/or reports. Operate personal computer equipment and appropriate software to create, retrieve, and modify reports, letters, and correspondence. Research electronic and hard copy information for department files. Gather and compile data. Perform data entry. Type, prepare and proofread correspondence, memoranda, reports, information, records, legal documents, and materials. Attend meetings, trainings, and workshops as needed to enhance job and knowledge skills. Provide assistance to coworkers and/or performs those responsibilities as necessary to maintain standards of operation. Maintain regular and predictable attendance. These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
High School diploma or GED with experience in human services, re-entry, social work, and/or as a Peer Specialist or Community Health Work, or related experience.
Additional Requirements: No special license or certification is required. Must meet background check requirements.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None required.