Impactful Community Outreach Navigator

Cmhsumner; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Short and long-term disability

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to provide broad case management and care coordination for individuals referred for mental health services, with emphasis on outreach, housing connections, shelter visits, and PATH coordination. You will build relationships with landlords and housing projects and contribute to local homeless coordination efforts.

The role requires ethical practice, accurate documentation, and collaboration with local boards, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 30 semester hours in a human services field required.
• Compassion, creative problem solving skills, recovery oriented approach and Iowa Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with individuals in their homes and in the community to assist with developing healthy coping skills, improving relationships, accessing resources, and managing mental health symptoms.
• Communicate effectively with clients, teammates, and other professionals verbally and in writing.
• Adhere to documentation requirements including progress notes, reports, crisis plans, and treatment plans.
• Manage schedule to meet client needs and productivity requirements.
• Address co-occurring issues such as substance use, physical health conditions, poverty, etc.

Skills

Case management

Outreach

Communication

Community liaison

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids is seeking a Community Outreach Specialist to provide broad case management and care coordination for individuals referred for mental health services, with emphasis on outreach, housing connections, shelter visits, and PATH coordination. You will build relationships with landlords and housing projects and contribute to local homeless coordination efforts.

The role requires ethical practice, accurate documentation, and collaboration with local boards, with a