Job Posting

Union County Criminal Justice Navigator

For more information see our website at www.wcccf.org
Send or fax resume to: D. Clay, 18200 St. Rt. 4 N., Marysville, OH 43040, fax # 937/ 644-3698 or email dclay@wcccf.org.
EOE/AA,

WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: UNION COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE NAVIGATOR

EXEMPTION STATUS: EXEMPT

SECTION: OPERATIONS

CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED

SALARY: $22.00/hr. plus related benefits

LOCATION: 18200 STATE ROUTE 4 MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43040

WORK SCHEDULE: AVAILABILITY TO WORK HOURS TO MEET REQUIREMENTS; MAY REQUIRE EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS.

THIS POSITION IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTION: Under the direct supervision of the West Central Court Services Coordinator and in partnership with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County, The Criminal Justice Navigator will support, engage, and screen reentry participants prior to their release from confinement to identify various services needs to reduce recidivism, avoid further confinement, and develop and monitor individual treatment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PROGRAM OPERATIONS

Provide and facilitate Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for those involved in the criminal justice system
Build partnerships with local jails, prisons, and community corrections to improve integration of behavioral health to those in the criminal justice system
Coordinate care with specialty dockets and participate in treatment teams as necessary
Provide transportation for clients as needed to various appointments
Link and ensure clients are engaged in peer support services
Coordinate Medicated Assisted Treatment for those clients who meet eligibility
Perform any and all necessary case management functions for clients

ADMINISTRATIVE

Monitor overall effectiveness of the program and submit all required reports to West Central and the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Union County
Develop Memorandum of Understandings with criminal justice partners to ensure proper linkage of clients to appropriate services needed
Conduct case reviews with client, and provide necessary progress updates to community corrections as needed
Develop and manage crisis management and contingency plans for residents as necessary

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice, or other related field;
Working knowledge of criminal justice and corrections systems;
Ability to build, maintain, and work professionally with community partners;
Working knowledge of chemical dependency, mental health problems, needs and treatment;
Working knowledge of community services and how to obtain them for clients;
Ability to gather, interpret, classify and analyze information;
Ability to relate to people and be able to handle delicate face-to-face contacts and conduct interviews in a correctional environment;
Ability to work independently;
Skill in oral and written communication;
Skill in interviewing techniques;
Ability to work under stressful and demanding conditions;
Manage time and organize workload;
Operate standard office equipment such as a copier, computer and facsimile machine;
Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required;

WORKING CONDITIONS

Potential exists for exposure to disease/illness.
In-state travel may be required

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.