What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Support Navigator- Project North position at Bay State Community Services Inc?
Description
Are you looking to develop your case management skills in a nurturing and supportive environment?
Are you looking for a new job opportunity with great benefits and pay?
Are you passionate about working with the Justice Involved population?
This is the position for you!
The Recovery Support Navigator (RSN) is a paraprofessional who provides case management and system navigation for individuals with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. The RSN engages, educates, and assists enrollees and provides referrals and coordinates access to treatment services and community supports.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
- Assist enrollees with housing issues
- Motivational Interviewing with enrollees
- Provide Community Supports centered around vocational training, housing, education, and more
- Provide warm hand off to referrals and community resources
- Driving is required
Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.
!!Benefits Begin On Your First Day of Employment!!
Important Health and Wellness Benefits
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance
Eye-Med Vision Benefits
Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off
35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays - including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)
Additional Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)
Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree
Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness
Mileage reimbursement
Extensive Training Program
Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)
Supervision for Licensure and Specializations
Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings
Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices
Requirements
Qualifications/Credentials
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field required
- Experience navigating the local treatment and social services systems
- Experience working with individuals who are justice involved
- Trained in overdose prevention
- Knowledgeable about and respects all paths to recovery
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook
Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
