Quick Response Team Peer Navigator (4929-02) Two Vacancies

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Public Employee Retirement System

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hamilton County is seeking a deflection peer navigator to collaborate with first responders and crisis counselors to provide crisis intervention and guide individuals and families toward mental health, substance use services, homelessness resources, and long-term care.

You will maintain records in the Cordata system, coordinate with partners, and support program goals to reduce involvement with the criminal justice system by connecting participants to appropriate care services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
• One (1) or more years of experience in social services, case management, or a related capacity.
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating knowledge of social services and case management practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist on a variety of deflection initiatives to help navigate individuals out of the criminal justice system and into care.
• Identify gaps and barriers to participant services and connect them with partners and resources.
• Maintain accurate participant records in the Cordata system while ensuring confidentiality.
• Execute projects related to co-responder deflection and communicate with grant stakeholders.
• Develop collaborative relationships with law enforcement and court partners in Cincinnati and surrounding counties.

Skills

Social services experience

Case management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field

Job description

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:4930-02

# of Openings:2

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately being accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.


• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.


• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! In this role, you will be a deflection peer navigator, collaborating with first responders/law enforcement to providecrisis counseling and immediate intervention on an individual and/or family basis while navigating them through the continuum of care. The navigators will work on a variety of deflection programming to deflect individuals out of the criminal Justice system and into long term care for mental health, substance use, homelessness, and other quality of life concerns.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Assist on a variety of deflection initiatives to help navigate individuals out of the criminal justice system and into care. Assist participants in gaining entry into recovery support service programs - addiction, mental health, homelessness, basic survival needs, and other quality of life concerns - accompany participants to initial appointments as needed.


• Identify gaps and barriers to participant services and available community resources to accommodate or overcome those obstacles. Develop and maintain a working relationship with Sober living partners, JFS workers, chemical dependency treatment providers, mental health providers, health care providers, shelter providers, landlords, detox centers, protective or representative payees, and other community programs which may support participants; Provide prevention education and intervention strategies via community outreach and harm reduction materials.


• Daily maintenance of accurate and current participant records, logging events, entering client data, files and documentation, follow-ups, and communication notes via Cordata system, while maintaining confidentiality. Collect data using the Cordata system to track progress against mutually developed success metrics according to program, contract, and state requirements; maintain client files, enter client data, and maintain client confidentiality.


• Execute a variety of projects as it relates to co-responder deflection. Adapt to department priorities as needed and communicate with grant stakeholders on grant activity, outcomes measures, and research. Serves as the source for resources and information related to service providers and deflection programming.


• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with law enforcement and criminal justice partners including Cincinnati Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Ohio State Patrol, Hamilton County Municipal and Common Pleas Court, as well as the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field


• One (1) or more years of experience in social services, case management, or a related capacity.


• or equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating knowledge of social services and case management practices.

Work Location and Hours:

• 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30

Deadline to Apply:

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employerand a r ecovery friendly workplace.