Acumen Community Navigator

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Details

Charlotte NC

Fully Remote

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Acumen LLC. is one of the nations leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional participant-directed programs. Acumen is a great place to work. Our employees make a positive difference in our clients lives by what they do. Among many benefits to working here we offer medical dental and vision coverage generous paid time off and incentive bonuses to those who qualify.

OVERVIEW AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Community Navigator will support their clients by providing information technical assistance and support. The Community Navigator will also develop manage and implement training for addition the Community Navigator will coordinate with employers and assist during the recruitment process.

Develop implement and maintain training programs for employers while meeting state guidelines
Prepare participants in locating and accessing Non-Medicaid community supports/resources
Assist the employer in identifying and sustaining an effective personal support network of family friends and paid supports
Provide technical assistance with developing implementing and modifying a back-up plan for services staffing for emergencies and/or worker absences
Monitor trainee progress review homework and answer questions
Provide education and guidance throughout the training the process
Hold virtual/phone meetings with trainees to ensure understanding
Assist employer with compliance with Medicaid funding
Assist the employer in developing effective recruiting interviewing hiring scheduling supervising and payroll practices
Maintain regular contact with employer and their contacts
Complete required contact documentation in a timely manner
Process and request related paperwork and manage electronic communication
Register and enroll trainee in trainings as appropriate
Issue a certificate of completion to certified trainees
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of participants/employers
Maintain confidentiality regarding all communication and information related to the participant employees and other people involved with the individuals services.
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Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 18 years old or older
High school diploma or high school equivalency (GED)
Clearance of a criminal background check
Clearance of North Carolina Health Care Abuse Registry check
Valid drivers license
Qualified in CPR and first aid/willing to attain certification
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Ability to make long term connections for individuals their families and the agency
Effective interpersonal and communitive skills that consistently respect participants and family members and their ability to make choices
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with community agencies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrating full knowledge of the NC Individual and Family Directed Service Model
Have good knowledge of community resources opportunities and valuable connections within the community
Skilled in facilitating and providing programs for adult learners including identifying updates in materials and instructional strategies.
Experience with assisting participants and family members in developing support networks that include natural (unpaid) and other community supports
Ability to effectively advocate for participants with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and collaborate with legal guardians family members service providers professionals and members of the community on behalf of the participant the community navigator is supporting
Understands the principles of self-direction services
Trained in: Communication Cultural Diversity Alternatives to Restrictive Interventions Blood Borne Pathogens HIPPA and Confidentiality Client Rights and Responsibilities

Acumen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax
(b) Dedicated email DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1- Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY

Job Details Charlotte NC Fully RemoteDescription ABOUT THE COMPANY Acumen LLC. is one of the nations leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional pa...