Community Services Navigator: Behavioral Health & Housing

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent supervision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services Inc. is seeking a Community Supports Program Navigator in Central Massachusetts to provide case management and direct outreach to individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders.

You will develop support plans, coordinate with community providers, and assist with transportation and care coordination. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; at least 2 years’ experience with underserved populations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving history and reliable, insured transportation.
• Minimum of least 2 years’ experience working with or lived experience with homelessness, justice involvement, adults with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and underserved populations, required.
• Excellent communication, documentation, time management and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a Support Plan with the member that guides services in a way that is consistent and supportive of other existing comprehensive care plans.
• 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 any active comprehensive care plans that the member may have.
• Provide temporary assistance with transportation to essential medical and behavioral health appointments while transitioning to community-based transportation resources.
• Participate in an On-Call rotation.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Time management

Organization

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Open Sky Community Services Inc. is seeking a Community Supports Program Navigator in Central Massachusetts to provide case management and direct outreach to individuals with mental health or co-occurring disorders.

You will develop support plans, coordinate with community providers, and assist with transportation and care coordination. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; at least 2 years’ experience with underserved populations is preferred.