Victim Response and Readiness Navigator

Common Ground; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Benefits & wellness plans (including 6

Competitive wages

Job summary

Common Ground seeks a Victim Response & Readiness Navigator to support statewide programs across Michigan. The role focuses on trauma-informed navigation, advocacy, preparedness, and response assistance before, during, and after mass violence events or major community traumas.

The Navigator works with individuals, families, first responders, and impacted communities to access information, referrals, and long-term recovery supports, while partnering with emergency management and local agencies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering trauma-informed services and crisis intervention is preferred.
• Experience in victim advocacy, case management, or social services is desirable.
• Equivalency considered for related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, victim-centered support to individuals and communities impacted by mass violence or trauma.
• Assist with intake, resource coordination, and long-term recovery planning.
• Coordinate with emergency management, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Support deployment readiness, go kits, and outreach resources for response efforts.
• Engage in preparedness activities, trainings, and public education as needed.
• Build relationships with emergency managers, schools, faith communities, and local organizations.

Skills

Trauma-informed services

Crisis intervention

Victim advocacy

Case management

Community-based support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work/related field

Job description

Common Ground is seeking a Victim Response and Readiness Navigator to be a part of the Common Ground team.

Current Openings

Two Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Compensation

$25.00 - $28.00 per hour

About You

The Victim Response & Resiliency Navigator supports Common Ground’s statewide Victim Response program by providing trauma-informed navigation, advocacy, preparedness support, and response assistance before, during, and after mass violence incidents or other significant community traumatic events. This position helps individuals, families, first responders, and impacted communities access timely information, resources, referrals, and long-term recovery supports while assisting with outreach, preparedness planning, training, and program development in partnership with emergency management, law enforcement, victim service providers, behavioral health partners, and community organizations.

To learn more about this role please view the job description: Job Description - Victim Response & Readiness Navigator

Day in the Life

• Travel throughout Michigan and work flexible hours during trainings, outreach events, deployments, or urgent response needs
• Provide trauma-informed, victim-centered support to individuals, families, and community members impacted by mass violence, crime, trauma, or other significant traumatic events
• Assess immediate, short-term, and long-term needs and connect individuals to behavioral health supports, victim compensation, basic needs, transportation, childcare, medical follow-up, financial assistance, and community resources
• Participate in Victim Service program deployment activities in coordination with program leadership and community partners
• Support Family Assistance Centers, Friend and Relatives centers, resiliency centers, community support sites, or other response locations as assigned
• Assist with intake, resource coordination, service navigation, long-term recovery connections, and maintenance of deployment readiness, including response materials, go kits, outreach resources, and operational supplies
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness during rapidly changing incidents while following established procedures and leadership direction
• Assist with preparedness activities, outreach, education, presentations, and technical assistance related to victim response and readiness planning
• Build and maintain relationships with emergency managers, law enforcement, municipal leaders, victim service providers, schools, faith communities, and other community partners

What you need to apply

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Emergency Management, Human Services, or related field, preferred; equivalent experience may be considered
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Preferred: Experience providing trauma-informed services, crisis intervention, victim advocacy, case management, social services, or community-based support

What Makes Us Different?

• Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
• Trauma Informed Training, including de-escalation and mass violence training
• Team orientated environment
• An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all

For your hard work

• Generous paid time off
• Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
• Competitive wages

Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.

Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are – in person, phone call, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.

Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org