Recovery & Reentry Care Navigator

Cumberland County Guidance Center; Millville (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Care Coordinator to join the Project Redirect team in southern New Jersey. You will connect participants with behavioral health services, housing assistance, and community resources while working with courts and providers to promote engagement and outcomes.

Qualifying applicants have a bachelor’s in a mental health field, at least two years of related experience, and the ability to obtain jail clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Human Services, or another mental health-related field from an accredited institution
• Minimum two (2) years of related professional experience
• Ability to obtain jail clearance.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with community agencies, service providers, and justice system partners

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services between behavioral health providers, criminal justice agencies, and program participants
• Assist individuals in accessing mental health treatment, community resources, and support services
• Conduct assertive community outreach and engagement activities
• Monitor treatment participation and support adherence to program requirements
• Collaborate with clinicians, courts, and community partners to support successful program outcomes
• Promote access to housing, benefits, healthcare, employment, and other community resources
• Assist with data collection, reporting, and program documentation requirements
• Attend Municipal and Superior Court proceedings to identify and engage potential Project Redirect participants

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Driving license

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Human Services or related field

Job description

Cumberland County Guidance Center is seeking a Full-Time Care Coordinator to join the Project Redirect team in southern New Jersey. You will connect participants with behavioral health services, housing assistance, and community resources while working with courts and providers to promote engagement and outcomes.

Qualifying applicants have a bachelor’s in a mental health field, at least two years of related experience, and the ability to obtain jail clearance.