Re-entry Navigator

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $25 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating life after incarceration? As a Re-entry Navigator, you will play a pivotal role in empowering justice-involved individuals as they transition from Maricopa County jails back into the community, helping guide their reintegration by connecting them with vital services and resources to support their success in rebuilding their lives. This role is an essential part of the CHS Community Transitions Division, working closely with the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP). In this impactful position, you will screen patients for the OTP, provide education on medications that treat Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), facilitate connections to community clinics for ongoing support after release, and submit referrals to ensure patients receive the care they need. As a member of this accredited, nationally recognized team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals struggling with addiction while advancing our mission of community reintegration and recovery support. If you would like to collaborate and contribute to our endeavor to fulfill our mission and vision, join us in making a transformative impact.

Requirements

• One year of full-time behavioral health work and/or substance use experience
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health, Social Services, or a related field
• Must be able to pass a Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) human resource fingerprint background check and qualify for a Jail access badge; previous legal history does not eliminate you from this process

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Peer Specialist, Peer Support, or Peer Navigator
• Completion of training in providing comprehensive peer support such as the Arizona Peer Support Employment Training Program, Certified Peer Support Specialist Training, or the Forensic Peer & Family Support
• Experience in crisis intervention and suicide risk prevention/education
• Experience in organized task management, efficient data gathering, and coordination of large amounts of information to prioritize linkage to care interventions
• Experience with triaging internal and external referrals for connection to services
• Working knowledge of corrections, behavioral health community treatment services, and mental health/substance use terminology
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Provides peer support, case management, and behavioral health navigation services for justice-involved individuals to assist them in successfully transitioning from incarceration back into the community
• Connects individuals to harm reduction services
• Develops and coordinates community re-entry plans that address risk factors associated with recidivism in the criminal justice system
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and contacts to support patients' effective transition back to the community
• Provides education on overdose prevention and other preventative measures to address risk factors, e.g., Suicide prevention
• Obtains treatment records and coordinates care with community providers and others relevant to healthcare and the community re-entry plan
• Works collaboratively with the program evaluator to ensure timely data collection and reporting are completed in an accurate and timely manner (this is ASU)
• Uses an electronic health record
• Maintains HIPAA patient confidentiality in the management of information
• Coordinates with the multidisciplinary team in the management of patient care and departmental objectives, including participation in mental health staff and department meetings and initiatives
• Adheres to all applicable professional standards and requirements, including modeling the code of ethics associated with licensure and certification, and meeting regulatory, licensure, accreditation, health assessment, and CPR requirements

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level