Community Supports Program - Multi-Service Lead Navigator
Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Worcester
Posted on: April 28, 2024
Job Description:
Community Supports Program - Multi-Service Lead
NavigatorUS-MA-WorcesterJob ID: 2024-9158Type: Regular Full-Time#
of Openings: 1Category: Care CoordinationCommunity Living and
Recovery Services (Community Support)OverviewAt Open Sky Community
Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that
every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the
chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.Open Sky is on an
anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing
inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for
ALL. At Open Sky, you'll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly
trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices
to work in ways that positively impact our communities across
Central Massachusetts and beyond. As a trauma-informed
organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to
the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged,
and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is
focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse
perspectives. Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and
benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with
Open Sky today! Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:
- Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional
Development, and Training Opportunities
- Generous paid time off plan - you start with 29 days (almost 6
weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases
to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days
(OVER 8 WEEKS!)
- We pay for your higher education! Ask about our Tuition
Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human
Services certifications.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription
Plan
- 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
- Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness
Program
- And more! Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state
employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered
for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin,
religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled
Veteran status. PM24ResponsibilitiesOpen Sky Community Services, in
collaboration with the Department of Corrections (DOC), is excited
to announce a first of its kind program in the state of
Massachusetts, The After Incarceration Support Program. This
program will support the re-entry of returning citizens who have
been recently released from the DOC and other individuals who have
a history of Justice System Involvement. The Aftercare
Incarceration Support Program is community-driven and fosters
active community involvement, and engagement. The program offers a
safe, judgement free, resource rich environment that breaks down
barriers to reintegration while providing access to essential,
customized resources, and supports a mission to invest in each
individual's success. The scope of services includes outreach and
engagement, food and nutrition assistance, educational and job
placement services, housing assistance as well as healthcare and
addiction treatment. The Multi-Services Lead Navigator will provide
support, assessment, education, and safety planning for individuals
enrolled in Community Services programs. They will also provide
operational assistance to programs and services such as carrying a
caseload, participating in on call rotation, Electronic Health
record entry, facilitating groups, assisting with the operation of
programs, and assisting with the day-to-day operations of the
program. Other Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with individuals served in the program and in the
community and support the individuals in gaining access to
treatment services and community resources
- Implement interventions as identified in the Support Plan and
document individual progress to maintain a permanent record of
activity and services provided.
- Act as a liaison between individuals served, community agencies
and families to coordinate treatment, including employment and
education entities, Housing entities, Care Coordination entities,
Emergency Service Providers, outpatient clinics, and others.
- Provide support to programs within the continuum of care to
fill in for vacancies, support program expansions, staff training,
enhance quality of care and other support functions. Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and reliable
transportation, required.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working with homeless adults
with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use
disorders, and underserved populations.
- Experience with local resources, navigating health, behavioral
health and/or substance abuse treatment systems, strongly
preferred. Compensation details: 22.96 Hourly
WagePI3eed739ba444-31181-34347861
Keywords: Open Sky Community Services, Worcester , Community Supports Program - Multi-Service Lead Navigator, Other , Worcester, Massachusetts
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