Resource Navigator

Title :

• Resource Navigator Division : Project 180 Pay Scale :   $25.24-$30.62 / hr Program : Rapid Diversion Program (RDP) The Organization SSG-Project 180 turns lives around through innovative, wraparound services that keep people out of institutions and in their communities.
• Project 180 is a leader in the forensic treatment space, offering high-quality, specialized treatment programs that serve thousands of justice-involved individuals.
• Our programs span criminal justice intercepts and include pre-arrest interventions, court-based diversions, jail in-reach, and intensive post-release services.
• Project 180 operates in partnership with County agencies including the Department of Mental Health (DMH), the Department of Health Services (DHS), and the Justice, Care and Opportunities Department (JCOD).   The Program The Rapid Diversion Program (RDP) is a County-operated program that diverts criminal defendants out of the criminal legal system at the early stages of the court process.
• The program provides in-court mental health evaluation, linkage to treatment services, and case management support to participants, whose criminal case is dismissed upon successful program completion.    The Position The Rapid Diversion Program (RDP) Resource Navigator provides in-court service linkage and treatment support services for new RDP clients.
• This role reports to the RDP Program Supervisor and operates out of a LA county courthouse.
• The Resource Navigator is responsible for linking new clients to appropriate services and resources as recommended in their treatment plan.
• A successful Resource Navigator will demonstrate a robust understanding of mental health and substance abuse treatment programs within the system of care, adeptly forge partnerships with service providers, and work with urgency to facilitate program connections for defendants in LA County criminal courts in mental health diversion.
• Job title (I-III) to be established based on years of relevant experience.  Essential Functions Link clients to appropriate treatment services  Observe client assessments and collaborate with Therapist / Evaluator to develop comprehensive treatment plans for program linkage determination.  Identify and enroll clients in appropriate treatment programs (e.g. residential substance treatment, mental health clinics, etc.), moving with particular urgency for clients in custody.
• Support clients to accept, participate in, and adhere to their treatment programs, using techniques such as motivational interviewing and facilitating problem solving.  Accompany clients to linkage appointments, when appropriate.  Maintain up-to-date knowledge of behavioral health treatment programs and community resources and how to navigate the LA County system of care.    Coordinate participant treatment program with court-based needs Support new clients in understanding the court process, appropriate court conduct, and their specific responsibilities for diversion.
• Ensure clients are aware of and attend upcoming court dates as needed Maintain a detailed log of client progress and status of pending linkages.
• Collaborate with defense attorney to understand any court-based requirements and coordinate efforts.
• Provide routine linkage updates.
• Engage and join with collaterals (family members, court) as appropriate.
• Provide education related to accessing mental health recovery services to better support clients.
• Engage in client advocacy.  Service delivery is consistent with ethical standards and a harm reduction, strength based, trauma informed framework.  Collaborate with RDP Therapist / Evaluator throughout the screening, treatment recommendation processes and linkages to ensure alignment.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations with external stakeholders and  case management team Build and maintain strong working relationships with RDP court staff, including but not limited to attorneys, judicial assistants and judges.
• Collaborate with public and private community health, mental health, and social service agencies.  Liaise between case management team and court staff to support client treatment.
• Consult with the case management team regarding treatment plan and the status of any pending linkages.  Documentation and Reporting Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines.
• Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
• Fulfill baseline Project 180 staff expectations.
• Regular attendance required.
• Holiday or weekend work may be required.
• Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles.
• Perform other duties as needed.
• Maintain active license and / or registrations as applicable (i.e.
• BBS, CCAPP). ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Skills and Abilities Empathetic, strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.

Culturally competent :

Resourceful :

Collaborative :

Proactive :

Minimum Qualifications Required :

Resource Navigator I :

The employee is expected to drive, carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.  ​​​​​​​ Mental Health Requirements The employee must be able to do any / all of the following :