Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Navigator

The LEAD program is an innovative approach to "meeting people where they are," and primarily implemented on the streets to keep low-level offenders out of jail, and on a path out of homelessness, drug abuse and chronic health problems.  The ideal candidate for the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program would have experience and skills in assisting individuals in connecting with community-based treatment and support services including housing, healthcare, job training, treatment, and mental health support, along the skills to network and establish professional working relationships with law enforcement, community partners, resources and other identified services and supports.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Navigators use their lived experiences to engage and offer comprehensive field-based case management to adult individuals throughout Marion County who may engage in low-level unlawful behavior driven by unmanaged substance use, behavioral health challenges, unsheltered lifestyles, or extreme poverty. Navigators create a compassionate and effective response to behavioral health needs, diverting people away from incarceration and toward community-based solutions to achieve stability and improved quality of life while reducing criminal conduct. LEAD Navigators work within an evidence-based model framework emphasizing harm reduction, dignity, and respect as individuals navigate complex challenges. 
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of a Sergeant, or designee, who ensures work is technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures. Incumbents use initiative to carry out recurring assignments and receive little instruction on day-to-day work. The supervisor provides general instructions on new assignments and specific instructions for complex or unusual assignments.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision and lead work are not the responsibility of positions in this classification. If an appointing authority assigns an employee to a full spectrum of lead worker duties, the county shall compensate the employee as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules.

• Identifies the needs of persons served and their families, conducts outreach to engaged persons who would benefit from addiction treatment services and supports; assists persons served in reestablishing awareness of internal resources and such as intelligence, competence, goal setting, and problem-solving abilities; identifies health and safety risks to self or others; applies crisis prevention, management, and de-escalation skills. 
• Renders mentoring services and supports both in the office and in community settings including courts, jails, residences, hospitals, schools, and other settings necessary to deliver addiction counseling services and supports; works within a team; collaborates with coworkers and community partners; assists persons served in accessing the resources they need to recover from substance abuse problems; provides case management and care coordination services; assist in making timely referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs, or appropriate resources, evaluates outcome of referrals. 
• Assists in removing barriers to success; assist in transporting persons served to medical appointments, food pantry sites, shelter assistance, benefit programs, etc; creates and maintains positive relationships with community partners; advocates on behalf of persons served and in support of resource development.
• Acts as liaison with justice involved clients and law enforcement individuals. Including but not limited to participating in court proceedings, meeting with and communicating with Community Corrections deputies, etc.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Response Level 2:  In the event of an emergency, employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work.  Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties.  Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule.  Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. High school diploma, or equivalent; AND must actively be in recovery from substance use dependence with two years of continuous recovery. 
2. Must have lived experience in the criminal justice system and completed all forms of community supervision no less than two years ago.
3. Must possess, or obtain within ninety (90) days of hire, a current MHACBO (Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon) CRM certification (Certified Recovery Mentor) See MHACBO website for requirements.
4. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.  Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.

• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.  Candidates must be off probation to qualify.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• This position may be subject to the following:  Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and understanding of issues involved in mental health, individual and group counseling principles, substance use, family dynamics, houselessness, and other whole-person health issues related to primary care, service systems and community resources, trauma-informed care, harm reduction and comfort around non-abstinence-based programs and environments, street outreach and harm reduction model of care concepts.

Skills and abilities to identify and engage people who might not otherwise seek assistance; serve populations impacted by extreme poverty, behavioral health conditions, mental illness, and the criminal justice system; advocate, effectively communicate, and problem-solve under pressure in high-stress situations; maintain confidentiality; navigate technologies; and establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with persons served, coworkers, and other agencies. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts, pushes, pulls and carries items weighing up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard and computer; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; in rare circumstances, may work in heat, cold, smoke, humidity or noise.

Salary : $22 - $30