Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Hub Navigator is a non-exempt position responsible for providing assisted outreach services, in partnership with The Well for Life, to adults, children, and families. The Navigator may provide trauma-informed engagement, counseling, referral, and linkage to formal (community providers) and informal (family, friends, neighbors, school, etc.) resources to prevent ongoing client crises.

• Provide an in-person response to referrals as required and within the periods designated by contractual requirements and/or program procedure
• Engage with adults, children, and families, as well as their informal support networks (friends, relatives, neighbors, etc.)
• Identify strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs, using the required assessment tool to develop a Care Plan and coordinate services
• 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
• Ensure concise and timely completion of all documentation according to contract requirements, including entering all case activities into the AVATAR within two (2) business days
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $43,000 salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Medical Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university with two (2) years’ experience working with at-risk populations to include families experiencing substance abuse matters, domestic violence, mental health, and serious emotional disturbance.
• Thorough knowledge of human development, counseling theories, and practices.
• Knowledge of community organizations and resources.
• Ability to perform individual, family, and group counseling sessions independently.
• Ability to work under stressful situations.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Potential exposure to clients who may be verbally and/or physically aggressive.
• May be required to use personal vehicle for client transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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