Navigator POSC SUD Exp

Navigator POSC ***Urgently Hiring ***SUD Experience Required
Worksite Location: Los Angeles General Hospital -1200 N State St Los Angeles CA 90033
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm (flexible based on program/client needs)
Salary: $28.84 to $33.65 (hourly) Non-Exempt
Hybrid Remote and Office/Field
*** Majority of our positions are remote but services are provided either hybrid or in person
Benefits and Perks: Supportive fun and friendly team environment!

*** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles Compton Watts and Lynwood area.

SHIELDS mission is to develop deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.

Position Summary:

The POSC Navigator works in collaboration with hospital social work staff to support prenatal and postpartum individuals through bedside engagement and home visits. This role includes developing Plans of Safe Care (POSC) conducting assessments providing education on maternal and infant health and connecting families with community resources. The POSC Navigator uses a compassionate family-centered approach to build trust ensure timely documentation and maintain positive relationships with referral agencies. Occasional after-hours response may be required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete participant assessments and develop individualized POSCs
• Provide in-home support and education on parenting health and safety
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate services including SUD treatment and home visitation
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic systems
• Participate in case conferences staff meetings and training sessions
• Ensure strong collaboration with hospitals social workers and community agencies

Benefits and Perks: Supportive fun and friendly team environment!

• Competitive Wages and room for growth
• Vacation and sick leave
• Employer paid medical insurance for employee and family
• Employer paid dental vision and life insurance
• Chiropractic services
• Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits
• 17 paid holidays effective upon hire
• Paid birthday holiday effective upon hire
• Paid anniversary day off of 1-5 days per year depending on years of service
• Anniversary bonus after 5 years of service
• Winter break
• Pet Insurance
• BBS supervision on-going clinical training and CEUs available
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount programs to theme parks movies hotels and car rentals
• Paid educational leave
• Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Recognition

Qualifications

Basic advocacy skills.
Present ideas information and viewpoints clearly both verbally and in writing.
Efficiently use the personal computer to include a variety or word processing software.
Utilize analysis experience and judgment to make decisions.
Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and SHIELDS For Families philosophies.
Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge.
Provides services within a culturally sensitive ethnic informed model of practice and is respectful to the community and participants.
Experience with substance abuse and an under-served population is required SUD certificate preferred.
Bachelors degree required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
Experience working with maternal health preferred.
A valid California drivers license is required for this position as driving is an essential function of the role and is required for field work client crisis response and emergencies. A current automobile insurance is required.
*COVID-19 vaccination required. May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.

SHIELDS for Families is an equal opportunity employer.

If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to 323.242.5000 Ext. 1258 or by email to .