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Gulf Coast JFCS · 3 weeks ago

Community Navigator

St. Petersburg, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24.03/hr - $25.03/hr

Gulf Coast JFCS is an organization dedicated to providing valuable contributions and opportunities for growth. They are seeking a Community Navigator responsible for crisis intervention services to support adults, children, and families in need of assistance with mental health, substance misuse, and other community resources.

Health CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Provide an in-person response to active 911 calls, including adults, children, families, and their informal/formal support networks

Assess the client's level of risk to self, others, and their ability to care for themselves

Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate ancillary community counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet client needs

Respond to Officer Referrals and link the client to appropriate services as needed

Coordinate with client and community providers to ensure the client's needs are met

Transport clients to hospitals, shelters, doctors' appointments, and other community settings

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualification

Crisis interventionMental health experienceSubstance abuse experienceCommunity resources knowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteElectronic Health RecordsCPR certificationFirst-Aid certificationStress managementCommunication skills

Required

Must have a minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a human services or related field

Must possess strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Must obtain/maintain CPR and First-Aid

Must undergo Scenario-Based Training through the St. Petersburg Police Department

Ability to work in a stressful environment under sometimes difficult client situations, including potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive

Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage