Criminal Justice Navigator

Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

Criminal Justice NavigatorHelp Others, Make a Difference, Save a Life.Do you want to make a difference in people's lives every day?Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?And do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?You have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to work where you are valued!Join the McNabb Center Team as the Criminal Justice Navigator today!The Criminal Justice NavigatorDuties: Responsible for conducting comprehensive clinical assessments to determine inmate eligibility of MAT services inside the Jefferson County Justice Center, work with inmates to develop an appropriate release plan which will include continuation of MAT services, other necessary treatment and social service needs. Schedule appointments within jail MAT provider. Monitor MAT participants while in custody to address concerns surrounding MAT and other needs. Remain in contact with client to ensure they are following up with release plan, to include MAT treatment.Train corrections staff on substance use and process for intake procedures inside the Jefferson County Justice Center. JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARYSummary of role of team: The mission of the Criminal Justice Navigator is to provide comprehensive clinical assessments to individuals in the Jefferson County Justice Center to determine inmate eligibility of MAT services while incarcerated.Summary of position: Provide comprehensive clinical assessments to determine inmate eligibility of MAT services inside the Jefferson County Justice Center, work with inmates to develop appropriate release plans which include continuation of MAT services, other necessary treatment and social service needs.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTThis position is working directly in the Jefferson County Justice Center. Staff member is provided with all equipment necessary to complete job duties as assigned. Staff members participate in Treatment Team and Team Meetings as outlined by their supervisor upon hire.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESThis job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESReceive referrals from jail booking staff.Screen referred individuals for appropriateness for MAT.Complete substance use assessment on referred individuals to determine appropriateness for MAT while in custody.Develop and coordinate release plans for appropriate individuals that include linkage and referral to behavioral health and/or recovery support services; and other community supports.Schedule appointments with MAT provider while in custody.Meet with individual and MAT provider while MAT provider completes H&P.Coordinate with jail personnel and jail medical once individual is added to the program.Follow-up with individual while in custody.Availability to maintain contact with individual for up to six months' post release.Record individual's contact data in TNWITS to include Screening, ASI Lite, Trauma Screening (if trauma is indicated on the ASI Lite), a release plan and case management notes for each individual referred.Respond to emails and voicemails within 2 business days.Maintain positive relationship with jail personnel, jail medical staff, MAT provider and social worker, and outside community resources.Provide trainings to jail personnel on substance use and MAT as needed.Attendance with bi-weekly supervision and monthly team meeting.Complete bi-monthly reporting as required.COMPENSATION: Starting salary for this position is approximately $52,488 /yr based on relevant experience and education.Schedule: This position has a regular schedule of Monday-Friday 8am until 5pm. There is no on-call for this position and employee is off on Center designated holidays. Job duties are performed on location at the Jefferson County Justice Center.Travel: This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. Staff members are reimbursed for use of their vehicle for travel.Equipment/Technical Competency: This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping and use of electronic medical records entry.Equipment/Technology: This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping and use of electronic medical records entry.QUALIFICATIONS - Criminal Justice NavigatorExperience / Knowledge: One-year experience in the social work field and/or behavioral health and criminal justice setting preferred.Education / License: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, Social Work, or other related field of study. Candidates with a Master's in other fields of study must have fifteen college-level semester hours of coursework in behavioral health and at least one year of work experience in the behavioral health setting.Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:Exposure to biological hazards. Hearing of normal and soft tones. Close eye work. Lifting up to 50 lbs. Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs., frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. This position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements including but not limited to grasping, holding another person, getting down on knees, running, and walking. CPR certification is required but can be trained upon employment.Location: Jefferson County, TennesseeApply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.PIbd7701638422-25660-37191170

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