Care Navigator

The ReMerge Care Navigator reports to the Associate Program Director and will serve as a key member of the program team to build alliance with ReMerge participants and assist them through navigating the recovery process. This position will work with justice-involved mothers entering the ReMerge program from Oklahoma and surrounding counties. All employees are responsible for creating a safe, inclusive workplace through a demonstrated commitment to our mission and values. Mission – To restore mothers and families through a comprehensive diversion program of treatment, recovery, and hope. Vision – Intergenerational cycles of incarceration, addiction, and poverty no longer exist. Team Values – Growth, Empathy, Integrity, Empowerment, Collaboration. Essential Functions: Deliver evidence-based curriculum covering topics such as substance use disorder, recovery, workplace skills, professional communication, resume building, interview preparation, financial literacy, positive parenting, healthy relationships, fitness, nutrition, tobacco cessation, and other similar topics. Support participants in obtaining their HiSET/GED through tutoring, personalized study plans, class management, and accommodations as needed. Conduct phase-appropriate assessments to determine educational, employment, recovery, health, and family needs, goals, and barriers to success. Actively assist with job searches, career exploration, and placement in positions that provide personal fulfillment and family-sustaining wages, while developing and maintaining relationships with Second Chance employers. Create individualized reunification plans; coordinate with DHS, Indian Child Welfare, guardians, and co-parents to address custody, visitation, and service plan requirements, while connecting families to resources such as childcare, schools, and counseling. Address psychosocial and motivational issues related to health and recovery, and coach participants individually to help them meet their goals. Support participants in accessing housing, clothing, food, transportation, and essential documents (e.g., ID, Social Security card, birth certificate), while serving as a referral liaison to community resources for therapy, recovery meetings, healthcare, and housing. Conduct intakes and regular check-ins with participants to review progress, challenges, and barriers to success. Utilize motivational interviewing and the Science of Hope to help participants identify strengths, set goals, and take responsibility for their personal growth, sobriety, and family stability. Build strong, supportive relationships with participants to increase engagement, independence, self-sufficiency, and long-term success, while collaborating with the ReMerge team to provide holistic care and maintain accurate documentation. Ensure timely and accurate data compliance for all participant needs and organizational compliance requirements and documentation for funding, program, court compliance, and key performance indicators for participants' personal ownership in their overall personal needs. Upon completion of training, weekly consultation with the Associate Program Director/direct supervisor, and participation in all required internal and external meetings and trainings. Act as a positive role model for participants, staff, and community members. Must be willing to work collaboratively with all other ReMerge departments and staff. Other duties as assigned Skills and Requirements: Demonstrated aptitude for assessing individual and family needs and ability to guide participants in setting achievable goals to maintain long-term personal goals. Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder, Co-Occurring Disorder, and recovery programming. Demonstrate a clear understanding of case management procedures in providing services to program participants that promote positive outcomes. Demonstrated ability to set and exercise healthy professional boundaries and discernment in the working environment with participants, staff members, management, and community partners. High degree of empathy and ability to meet participants “where they are” as well as to help them envision “where they could be”. A general knowledge of community resources and collaborative work initiatives in the communities served, including, but not limited to, Oklahoma and surrounding counties. Knowledge and experience coordinating with team members, organizations and community agencies on prevention programs, management information process, grant tracking, social and family services system development, program selection criteria, and evaluation is needed, Excellent verbal, interpersonal, written, computer literacy, and communication skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing tasks and duties for self and others. Ability to work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse individuals and exercise cultural humility when appropriate and necessary. Ability to work with many individuals and organizations, including participants and their families, Oklahoma Court systems, and social services agencies. Must possess a valid driver’s license, provide reliable personal transportation, and maintain current motor vehicle insurance in accordance with state law and agency requirements. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, family science, or related field required. Experience in case management preferred. Experience working with diverse populations in social service and/or criminal justice agencies preferred. Knowledge of addiction and recovery, case management, social services, and criminal justice systems preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Okpsych