CO-OP Recovery Navigator

POSITION OVERVIEW The Diversion Hub is a comprehensive, one-stop network dedicated to assisting justice-involved individuals in Oklahoma City by harnessing the power of multiple support agencies through combined and synchronized services. Our goal is to provide life-stabilizing resources while empowering individuals to reduce their encounters with the criminal legal system through enhanced support services, including case management, data integration and coordinated communication under one roof.

The Diversion Hub CO-OP Recovery Navigator, or Court Ordered Outpatient Program Recovery Navigator, will provide direct program navigation to clients participating in Oklahoma County CO-OP.RESPONSIBILITIES The CO-OP Recovery Navigator will focus on supporting the execution of the Diversion Hub's programs and mission. The responsibilities of this role include:

Work closely with Public Defender’s Office on early identification and referral to CO-OP.Meet CO-OP participants in custody with Assistant Public Defender for Needs Assessment.

Coordinate with the jail for all CO-OP participants to be released with prescriptions for mental health medications and ensure they are filled the same day.

Work with Ride Care for transport to treatment appointment.

Attend initial appointment with client to ensure appropriate coordination/scheduling.

Transport client back to Diversion Hub for emergency needs (food stamps, , Sooner Care, housing, hygiene, etc).Coordinate for transportation to follow up appointment(s) with treatment provider.

Provide outreach in the community for continued engagement (shelters, Day Center, etc).Ongoing liaison and advocate with treatment provider to ensure all needs are met.

Participate fully with CO-OP Treatment Team staffings, act as part of CO-OP team.

Work with CO-OP program to increase engagement and successful participation.

Adhere to agency code of ethics and professional standards including maintaining strict client confidentiality.

Attend all staff development, trainings and meetings as required.

Any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE1 to 3+ years of experience in social work, communication, criminal justice, political science or similar human service area.

PRSS Certification preferred ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTSClearance of background

Must have own transportation to work site, valid driver's license, and insurance on motor vehicle in accordance with state law and agency requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATEA working knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication  able to interact with persons of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity toward cultural differences and respect for everyone.

Possess maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility.

Demonstrate capacity for teaching adults and older adults.

Experience working with clients experiencing acute mental health

Experience working with clients living with substance use disorders

Demonstrate flexibility in position requirements.

A proven track record developing community partnerships and building effective collaborations.

Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects while maintaining a perspective on long-term goals.

Independence and self-confidence to act decisively and, at the same time, an ability to receive, integrate and translate others’ ideas and suggestions.

A hard working, positive, mission-driven and extroverted work style.

A welcome attitude to constructive criticism of their work.

Analytical skills, quantitative and qualitative.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTSIntermediate computer, mobile device, and internet skills with knowledge of software programs including but not limited to:

Windows and Microsoft Office Products Cloud-based File Sharing such as Google Drive and Dropbox Adobe Products Client Databases PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit over long periods of time and be able to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or…