Court Resource Navigator
1 week ago
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain comprehensive case notes in the electronic health record per program guidelines.
- Participate in program data collection per program guidelines.
- 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).
- Empathetic, strong communication, advocacy and relationship-building skills.
- Culturally competent: Understands and is sensitive to diverse backgrounds and needs.
- Resourceful: Efficiently navigates and utilizes resources available for treatment linkage.
- Collaborative: Able to work in diverse teams to collaboratively solve complex issues.
- Proactive: Anticipates potential issues, and takes the initiative.
- Adaptive to changing circumstances and client needs in a dynamic environment.
- Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized and has strong time management skills.
- Courteous, respectful and helpful with others. Maintains appropriate professional boundaries.
Required:
- Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
- Valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance and own vehicle required. Ability to transport clients in personal vehicle as needed.
- Must not be on any type of legal supervision (probation or parole).
- Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check.
- Basic computer skills.
- Resource Navigator I: Less than 2 years case management experience
- Resource Navigator II: 2 years case management experience
- Resource Navigator III: 3 or more years of case management experience
- Previous case management experience.
- Previous experience as a CENS worker.
- Lived experience with homelessness, mental health/substance use recovery or the criminal legal system.
- Experience working with the forensic and/or dual-diagnosed populations.
- Spanish speaking.
$23.44 - $28.44/hr
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Environmental Conditions (Working Conditions)
Job duties are to be performed both in office and field settings, including the assigned courthouse.
Physical Requirements
The employee is expected to move about the worksite throughout the day, which may involve walking,
standing, and climbing stairs, or using a mobility device, or similar. The employee is expected to drive,
carry a maximum of 20 lbs, listen, and speak in order to complete job requirements.
Mental Requirements
The employee must be able to do any/all of the following: perform complex and varied tasks such as
synthesizing information and making decisions without immediate supervision; handle routine
distractions, interruptions, noise, and uncontrollable changes in priorities/work schedules; interact
professionally and diplomatically in high-stress situations; create and follow plans; meet deadlines.
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