Navigator - Oswego NY (35197)

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About St. John’s Community Services

As one of the oldest non-profit organizations founded in the District of Columbia, St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?

We are looking to add a Navigator to our team. As the Navigator you will be responsible for supporting individuals in accessing community based mental health supports, and linkage to community based supports to support their health, wellness, and recovery.

Your overall essential responsibilities will be the following:

• • Conducts initial screenings with individuals.
  • Connects individuals with services to address identified concerns.
  • Connects individuals with community based mental health services.
  • Provides referrals, resources, and support in completing applications to address basic needs.
  • Follows up on referrals, providing warm handoffs when possible.
  • Connects with community providers on a regular basis to maintain referral and service pathways to support individuals in service.
  • Maintains documentation of services provided, collects client demographics, documents services provided, and assists with the preparation of report submissions.

This list of responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position is not in its entirety as other duties may be assigned and are expected to be followed.

You will catch our eye if you have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Experience with Psychiatric Services and Clinical Knowledge Enhancement Services (PSYCKES)
• Experience in collaborating with the justice system.
• Experience in developing and maintaining relationships with community based providers to support individuals in service.
• Experience with data entry in an Electronic Medical Record.

Extra credit will be given if you have the following experience, education, and requirements:

• • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related behavioral health or human services field, and a minimum of one year of professional experience in the mental health, criminal justice, or substance abuse field.

All SJCS employees must:

• Obtain a valid health certificate to meet SJCS or current funding authority requirements as required.
• Meet SJCS and the funding authority requirement of criminal background and record checks.
• Successfully complete State Central Registry and Staff Exclusion List checks.

Physical and environmental conditions include:

• This position requires the employee to report to a work site.
• Frequent travel to court and community based sites for service delivery is required.
• Travel in your own vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Regular travel across Oswego County is required.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $47,500 to $52,500 and is dependent on location and experience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick time off.
• Flexibility
• Family culture
• Helping other people live their best life!

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Salary : $23 - $25