Quick Response Team Peer Navigator (4929-02) Two Vacancies Hamilton County, Ohio - 2.9 Cincinnati, OH Job Details Full-time From $26.29 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Wellness program Paid parental leave Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Customer records maintenance Bachelor's degree in social work Referral services for crisis intervention support Harm reduction Maintaining patient confidentiality Substance use treatment centers Bachelor's degree in psychology Filing Client file management Bachelor's degree in sociology Care documentation Family counseling Recovery peer support Sociology Community resource coordination in health services social work Social Sciences Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness Mental health resources facilitation Records management Bachelor's degree Psychology Collaborating with law enforcement agencies Relationship management Working with individuals with mental health conditions Progress documentation Social Work 1 year Community relationship building Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Individual counseling

Full Job Description Job Title:

Quick Response Team Peer Navigator Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County ! Flexible schedule.

Starting Pay:

$26.29 an hour

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 provide crisis 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:

1701 Patricia McCollum Way Cincinnati, Oh. 45237 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30 Deadline to

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