Job description

This position is responsible for the direct service and care coordination of enrolled participants of Second Chance Center (SCC) services. The Peer Navigator will accompany enrolled participants to court hearings, and pretrial scheduled appointments, and assist in community resource coordination under the guidance of the Director of Second Chance Center in the City (SCCIC). The Peer Navigator will establish effective rapport and maintain engagement with all enrolled participants. The Peer Navigator will maintain professional relationships with various community partners and other nonprofit organizations.The Peer Navigator is also expected to participate in team meetings, trainings, and other additional duties as assigned by the Director of SCCIC. This position plays an integral role in the daily programming of SCCIC.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assess the eligibility of participants for programs, complete appropriate intakes, and follow through on necessary referrals.
• Maintain an active caseload of enrolled participants.
• Develop and maintain treatment plans for caseload.
• Conduct regular in-person and phone contact with participants.
• Use motivational interviewing to assist participants along the stages of change.
• Accompany enrolled participants and provide advocacy in court hearings and other scheduled appointments through pretrial services.
• Assist participants in community navigation and accessing resources.
• Participate in outreach efforts to reengage enrolled participants based on industry-standard best practices.
• Ensure accurate data entry is completed in a timely manner into appropriate databases.
• Attend regular case staffing and collaborate with Pretrial Services, Community Partners, and the SCCIC team on treatment goals.
• Attend program-related training.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with enrolled participants.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client/customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and ability to use these and other required programs at an intermediate to advanced level.
• Experience working directly with systemically marginalized individuals.
• Ability to reliably commute to work.
• Ability to work easily with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to establish priorities in an environment of competing demands.
• Commitment to SCC’s mission and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Preferred Skills / Competencies are as follows:

• Previous experience working with the re-entry population.
• Previous experience in community navigation and service coordination.
• Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based care management practices.
• Working Environment, Physical Activities, and Equipment Used: Typical office environment. Regularly uses computers for data input and other work.
• Verbal and written language fluency in Spanish and/or Arabic a plus

Education and Experience:

• 1+ years of relevant lived experience.
• 1+ years of previous experience working in adult re-entry or with marginalized individuals.
• High School diploma or GED.

Compensation:

This is a full-time position (100% FTE) or 40 hours per week. The salary is $21.63 per hour. Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.

Vacation Leave & Sick Leave, Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, 401k Plan

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations in the work environment may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Second Chance Center, Inc.:

Established in 2012, Second Chance Center, Inc. (SCC) is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization

determined to be the state’s premier community re-entry program and a model for the nation.

Our goal is to help formerly incarcerated people transition to lives of success and fulfillment. We provide the formerly incarcerated, and their network, with education, resources, and support to successfully re-enter the community and cultivate a rewarding life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy for SCC to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and not to discriminate on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status. It is our intent and desire that equal employment opportunities will be provided in employment, recruitment, selection, compensation, benefits, promotion, demotion, and layoff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.63 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations regarding COVID-19.

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Denver, CO 80204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you support SCC’s mission and the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• working in adult re-entry or marginalized individuals: 1 year (Preferred)
• formerly incarcerated person who has successfully reentered: 1 year (Required)
• SUD recovery: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)
• Arabic (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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