Job Description
Medical Legal Navigator (5398) *Sign-On Bonus
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Location: Warren County, NJ
Job Type/Status: Full Time
Salary: $45,000 annually
Position Summary
The Navigator works with the Attorney and clients to reduce the burden of outstanding legal and social issues that negatively impact an individual's recovery process and their ability to live successfully in the community of their choosing. The Navigator helps with a variety of social needs, including access to government programs, housing, employment, immigration, and family law matters. The goal is to avoid incarceration whenever safely possible and to address any social inequities from a legal perspective.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide one-to-one assistance to clients in Pathways to connect them to community resources
- Assist the Attorney and clients with navigating legal resources and needs
- Collaborate with the Clinical Supervisor, treatment staff, Navigator and system and community partners to ensure coordination of care.
- Engage in a wide range of activities, including advocacy, linkage to resources, sharing of experience, community and relationship building, group facilitation, skill building, mentoring, goal setting, etc.
- Ensure timely service delivery and collaborate with the Attorney and treatment team on client care on a regular basis in a culturally and linguistically competent manner.
- Demonstrates progress toward program goals.
- Carries out additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor and requested by the Attorney.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalency; Associate's Degree preferred.
- Active Certified Peer Recovery Specialist certification through the State of New Jersey preferred, in which case has a minimum of two years of experience in the guiding principles of recovery that assist individuals to improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and reach their full potential.
- Valid driver's license
- Bilingual ability (Spanish/English) preferred
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit Center For Family Services website at
Disclaimer All positions require pre-employment drug screening and criminal record checks. Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
Job Tags
Full time, Relocation package, Flexible hours,