Victim Navigator
Description
Seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Victim Navigator. Scheduled hours are as follows: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Some evening and/or weekend community events are required. Regular schedule will be flexed to accommodate community events.
Base pay: $25.00 - $28.00.
About You
The Victim Navigator provides victims, family members, and groups with the psychosocial support needed in the aftermath of the mass violence event. A successful Victim Navigator will be able to provide non-judgmental active listening, one-on-one support, and providing information and referrals, education, etc. to people seeking services. The ability to utilize your own personal vehicle to ensure immediate crisis response is a must. If you wish to serve those in crisis, we invite you to apply! For more information, please view full job description details here: Victim Navigator - United Resiliency
Day In The Life
- Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services, including intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting, progress monitoring, advocacy, and referrals
- Respond to outreach in collaboration with other navigators and work with individuals over time to keep them connected to services, informed about center activities, and supported as they work to heal
- Maintain an awareness of services available throughout the community and assist individuals served in accessing appropriate resources
- Attend various outreach events as needed in order to support the mission of the resiliency center
What You Need To Apply
- Reliable personal transportation with a clean driving record to ensure immediate response for community and crisis events
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is required
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience working in victim services or crisis intervention/mental health services
What Makes Us Different?
- Non-Profit mission-driven, person-focused environment
- Trauma Informed Training, including de-escalation and mass violence training
- Team orientated environment
- An organizational culture of mental & behavioral health support for all
For Your Hard Work
- Mileage reimbursement
- Generous paid time off (for eligible employees)
- Employer sponsored benefit & wellness plans (including 16% fringe pay, Calm App, etc.)
- Competitive wages
Common Ground is one of the top-ten crisis intervention organizations in the country. For over 50 years we have been helping people move from crisis to hope. At Common Ground, we help individuals and families who are experiencing crises of any kind, from suicide to substance use, human trafficking, mental illness and more.
Helping people in crisis 24/7 is at the heart of everything we do by offering hope, healing and recovery. Our caring and dedicated team meets people wherever they are – in person, phone call, or virtually. We listen, assist, and advocate for anyone needing emotional support so they do not feel alone.
Common Ground is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Find out more at https://commongroundhelps.org