Disability program navigator job description

NCRA offers a variety of support services for formerly incarcerated individuals with a particular focus on reducing barriers for post-secondary access and persistence in order to reduce recidivism in Washtenaw County, Michigan. AmeriCorps' Navigation Coaches will provide direct technical coaching and assistance and work to make the post-secondary campus climate more accessible and less intimidating. Coaches will receive training to help identify mental health and trauma resources for participants. In addition, coaches will serve as an advocate for returning citizens in post-secondary systems and programs to ensure access and program persistence. AmeriCorps Navigation Coaches meet with each student from their caseload for 45 minutes weekly. Evidence-based practices such as including one-to-one interventions, data-centered advising, and culturally relevant resources and interventions. Initial intake forms, quarterly reviews, on-campus and off-campus resource navigation, academic readiness support, and technology resources will be provided by the AmeriCorps Navigation Coaches in order to set up the student for success. Each Navigation Coach will be situated at either an educational institution or local non-profit that services formerly incarcerated individuals. Coaches will receive training in both areas of access and persistence. This includes but is not limited to: 1. Academic Support: Items such as applying to post-secondary opportunities; requesting transcripts; submitting a FAFSA, technology assistance, and communications with faculty. 2. Non-Academic Support: Items such as how to create a budget, develop a work/school/life balanced schedule, engagement in co-curricular and professional activities relevant to their degree and serving as an advocate for the participants in their caseload. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Each Navigation Coach will be situated at either an educational institution or local non-profit that services formerly incarcerated individuals. Coaches will receive training in both areas of access and persistence. This includes but is not limited to: 1. Academic Support: Items such as applying to post-secondary opportunities; requesting transcripts; submitting a FAFSA, technology assistance, and communications with faculty. 2. Non-Academic Support: Items such as how to create a budget, develop a work/school/life balanced schedule, engagement in co-curricular and professional activities relevant to their degree and serving as an advocate for the participants in their caseload.

Program Benefits : computer , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .

Service Areas :

Education , Ex-Offender Reentry .

Skills :

Community Organization , Mentoring , Education , Social Services .

Responsibilities

Venice Family Clinic is a leader in

providing comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to people in need

with compassion, dignity and respect. In November 2021, Venice Family Clinic

merged with South Bay Family Health Care, uniting more than a century of

experience helping patients regardless of their income, insurance or

immigration status. The organization now has more than 500 staff who serve

45,000 people from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have 17

locations plus two mobile clinics and an expansive street medicine program for

people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org.

Under the Direct Supervision of the Prevention

Supervisor, The Syringe Services Program (SSP) Patient Navigator will play a

critical role in providing linkage to care for clients who utilize our Syringe

Services Program. The primary role of the SSP patient navigator will be to

successfully link SSP clients to community-based programs that address the

medical and psychosocial needs of people who inject drugs (PWID), especially to

treatment for substance use disorder and care and treatment for infections

related to injection drug use (IDU), including viral hepatitis, HIV, and

bacterial infections including endocarditis. The SSP Patient Navigator will

assist SSP clients who may need a series of linkages in order to successfully

access their desired program. Potential assistance may include help applying

for identification, Medicaid/ health insurance or unemployment. They will link

SSP clients to programs that are non-judgmental, able to service active PWID,

and otherwise culturally competent to meet the needs of this community. They

will ensure newly diagnosed HIV+ and/or Hep C+ clients are referred and linked

to medical services. They will provide HIV 101 and Hep C 101 to clients and

various organizations within the community. They will participate in daily

Syringe Services needs including providing new syringes to clients, disposing

of used syringes, educating clients on overdose prevention and prevention

education. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of the health care

system in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

Required:

+ Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, including Antibody testing, community resources, Hepatitis C and STD knowledge, harm reduction, syringe exchange

+ Skill in database management and data entry

+ Ability to complete required program documentation

+ Public speaking and leadership ability

+ Skill in providing individualized HIV health education, HIV testing and Counseling, Hepatitis C education, Hepatitis C testing and counseling, overdose prevention, medical and substance abuse referral, and abscess education

+ Ability to follow through on assignments

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a group

+ Ability to discuss sensitive matters in a non-judgmental manner and to respect confidentiality

+ Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds

+ Skill in maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff members and volunteers

+ Skill in creating flyers and other program-promoting documents

Preferred:

+ Bilingual in conversational Spanish

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

“Every person deserves compassion, dignity, and the safety of a place to call home.”
Homelessness is the largest social and public health crisis in California. Illumination Foundation (IF) is a growing non-profit organization dedicated towards disrupting the cycle of homelessness by providing targeted, interdisciplinary services in our recuperative care centers, emergency shelters, housing services and children's and family programs. IF currently has 13+ facilities with 22+ micro-communities scattered across Orange County, Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.

Job Description:

The Children and Family Program Navigator is responsible for coordinating the care of children and families
that are residing in Illumination Foundation’s family emergency shelters.

Tasks/Responsibilities:

Administrative/ Record Keeping

• Maintain updated accurate case notes, records, relevant paperwork on KIPU HMIS.
• Input and enter all data from screenings on relevant google docs, KIPU, and HMIS.
• Track program services for the purposes of data collection proof of desired outcomes
• Maintain a daily log and update case files/notes as necessary
• Ensure shelter is well managed, clean, and safe for families and guest.
• Maintain proper inventory of shelter supplies
• Cleaning and preparing rooms for new families entering shelter along with other client spaces such as
• refrigerator and pantry space
• Conduct room checks on a regular basis and on a as needed basis
• Collaborate with other departments at Illumination Foundation as necessary and appropriate, including
• volunteer and communications department.
• Complete referral paperwork as deemed appropriate for children and families.
• Collaborate with outside partners and agencies when necessary

Direct Services

• Complete intakes for families at family emergency shelters
• Assist with leading or providing support in group classes/activities for children and parents
• Provide direct supervision and childcare during on-site activities, classes, and while parents are in
• behavioral health services/case management appointments.
• Consult with parents regarding parenting, child development and other familial concerns.
• When attending appointments with families advocate for clients relating to housing, health, education, and social and emotional wellbeing.
• Provide transportation for client appointments if deemed necessary.
• Provide referrals and track linkages to relevant services for children on caseload.
• Attend case conferences and supervision as needed.
• Collaborate with Children’s Department to provide children’s services to families staying in IF emergency and bridge housing facilities.
• Continually update resources for activities and lesson plans
• Monitor for signs of emotional or developmental troubles in children and communicate to supervisor
• Monitor for signs of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse and communicate to CPS as deemed necessary by law
• Prioritize individual and client health and safety.
• Be able to meet targets and work under pressure.
• Communicate any concerns and feedback to Supervisor with tact and professionalism.
• Set and maintain healthy boundaries with clients.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality of client information and work related information/materials
• Fulfill Illumination Foundation’s Guiding Principles of Integrity, Humility, Sustainable Compassion,
• Quest for Knowledge and Critical Thinking, Client-Centered Care, Innovation, Advocacy, and
• Stewardship and Compliance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, child development or other related field.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to send and receive emails and summarize data in spreadsheets.
• Valid CA Driver’s License and eligibility for company vehicle insurance.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance funded up to 91% by Illumination Foundation (Kaiser and Blue Shield), depending on the plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life, AD&D and LTD Insurance funded 100% by Illumination Foundation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 401K with Company Matching
• 15 days vacation PTO/year
• 6 days sick PTO/year
• 10 days holiday PTO/year
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSFL) for federally qualified loans

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