Navigator SNF

Open Sky Community Services Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

403b Retirement Plan with Employer

Job summary

Open Sky Community Services Inc. is looking for a Community Services Navigator to provide case management and outreach support to individuals in need.

This role is vital for those with mental health disorders, particularly those at high risk for 24-hour treatment settings. You will develop support plans, coordinate with various community services, and assist members with transportation to essential medical appointments.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience with homelessness or mental illness.
• Valid Driver’s License with acceptable driving history.
• Experience with underserved populations required.

Responsibilities

• Develop Support Plans for members of the program.
• Complete Assessments and Support Plans on time.
• Act as a liaison between members and community agencies.
• Coordinate treatment with medical and behavioral health providers.
• Provide temporary transportation assistance for appointments.
• Participate in On-Call rotation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Open Sky’s Community Supports Program is a Mass Health funded navigator service that provides case management and care coordination to individuals in the community. Individuals served in the program must have a mental health disorder or co-occurring disorder and be considered at high risk for admission to a 24-hour treatment setting. The Community Services Navigator will provide case management and direct outreach support to their assigned caseloads, which consist of members enrolled in Community Services Programs, Recovery Support Navigation, Behavioral Health Justice Involved and/or Community Support Program for People Experiencing Chronic Homelessness.

Other Key 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.

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.

Pay Range: $22.07 - $22.07

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.

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.

Open Sky Community Services, Inc. offers a wide range of services for adults, adolescents, and children experiencing mental health challenges, developmental and intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, brain injury, homelessness and other complex challenges. Open Sky has 1,300 employees, an annual budget of over $100 million and more than 100 programs throughout the region serving more than 8,000 individuals. We support those we serve to achieve their definition of wellness, and pursue the opportunities and relationships that are meaningful to them. We help them see beyond what they thought was possible, to find their open sky. For more information, please visit www.openskycs.org.

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