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Open Sky Community Services Community Supports Program - Navigator in Worcester, Massachusetts
Salary
USD $19.30/Hr.
Description and Responsibilities
Open Sky’s Community Supports Program is a Mass Health funded navigator service that provides community case management and care coordination to individuals. Individuals served in the program must have a mental health disorder and/or substance use disorder.
The Community Support Navigator engages with members in their recovery journey. They will provide case management and direct outreach support to their assigned caseloads, which consist of members with recovery, mental health, and housing needs. The navigator will assist the members with accessing community resources.
Supervision: Dually supervised by the Outreach Supervisor and Team Leader.
Other Key Responsibilities:
· Develop a Support Plan with the member that guides services in a way that is consistent and supportive of their goals.
· Complete all Assessments and Support Plans according to prescribed timelines and specifications.
· Act as a liaison between members, community agencies, and families to coordinate treatment, including employment and education entities, Care Coordination entities, Emergency Service Providers, outpatient clinics, and others.
· Work collaboratively with medical and behavioral health providers to obtain care for the member.
· Provide temporary assistance with transportation to essential medical and behavioral health appointments while transitioning to community-based transportation resources.
· Participate in the non-shift coverage Emergency On-Call rotation for Individuals-Served, approximately every 3 months.
Qualifications
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
Must have active valid driver's license and reliable transportation to effectively provide outreach supports. Personal or professional experience working with underserved populations and adults who are homeless, have serious and persistent mental illness and/or substance use disorders, is preferred.
Reliability, willingness to learn, and being open to new opportunities.
About Us
At 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.
Job ID2024-9194
CityWorcester
StateMassachusetts