Resource Navigator

Resource Navigator

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field and/or significant experience and knowledge of mental health and addiction services.
• Extensive knowledge of social services system and providers with whom collaborations may be sought.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system.
• Must abide by all requirements of the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers codified at Title 5, Appendix 3-A of the Oklahoma Statutes.
• Ability to have a flexible working schedule.
• Willingness to serve as an advocate for OIDS clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Self-directed.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Committed to OIDS mission and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations, including familiarity with services available to minority communities.
• Passion for helping others in the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Meets with Clients who may be in detention or out of detention awaiting trial at the direction of assigned OIDS attorney.
• Develops an Individualized Care Plan based on Needs Assessment data.
• Identifies and links clients to needed resources.
• Assists clients in securing needed documentation such as a social security card, birth certificate, etc.
• Assists clients in accessing public benefits.
• Manages relationships with resource organizations and develop systems to ensure coordination and communication between OIDS and partners’ staff.
• Collects data to include demographic and referral information for outcomes and for inclusion in funding proposals and reports as needed.
• Participates in all staff meetings as required.
• Attends training and seminars as relevant.
• Demonstrates the core values of the organization.
• Notifies referral attorney and Chief of Client Services immediately if a client exhibits an immediate concern, ie, suicidal thoughts, crossing or attempting to cross boundaries.
• Attends Quarterly In-Person Team Meetings, Attends scheduled TEAMS case studies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.