What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Program - Justice Involved Navigator - Connect2Recovery position at Riverside Community Care?
Behavioral Health Services
Norwood, MA
ID: 12102-709
Full-Time/Regular
Riverside Community Care
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CSP - JI Navigator - Connect2Recovery
We are seeking a Community Support Program - Justice Involved (CSP-JI) Navigator for Connect2Recovery in Norwood!
In this vital, navigators provide case management and system navigation supports to Mass Health eligible justice involved individuals struggling with a diagnosis of substance use, mental health, and/or co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The purpose of CSP-JI services is to engage individuals with justice involvement and SUD/MH issues by assisting them in successfully living in the community.
The CSP-JI Navigator Will
- support individuals in accessing treatment services, community resources, and recovery-supported peer/social supports
- assist the person in identifying and working through system barriers to recovery, including their justice involvement and legal status
Pay: $23.33/hourly
- additional $1/hr for Certified Peer Specialist (CPS)
- additional $2/hr for Certified Addictions Recovery Coach (CARC)
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Forbes named Riverside a best-in-state employer.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
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Required Skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Basic computer/technology fluency (including Microsoft Office; comfortable navigating an electronic healthcare system – EHR.)
- Must be vetted to be able to enter and provide services in correctional institutions
- Valid driver’s license, safe driving record and regular access to a reliable vehicle
- Bachelor’s Degree in mental health related discipline strongly preferred; Associate’s Degree or High School Diploma/GED considered with at least 3 years of related professional experience and/or personal experience with behavioral health and/or justice involvement.
- Navigators must possess sufficient knowledge and understanding about treatment and recovery from substance use disorders, mental health disorders and/or criminogenic issues. This includes but is not limited to: an understanding of addiction, mental health and criminogenic services available for Mass Health Members and resources available in the geographic area where they will work.
- Certification as a Recovery Coach preferred
Salary : $23