Opportunity for Change - Recovery Support Navigator (20 Hours)

Opportunity for Change is an exciting new partnership between Open Sky and the Office of the District Attorney in Worcester County.  The program is designed as an upstream approach to supporting individuals with recovery and offers participants an alternative to prosecution and incarceration by participating in drug diversion program, which upon completion offers the opportunity for criminal charges to be dismissed.  The program provides assessments, care plan development, and service referrals to ensure all necessary supports are in place for success. Candidates for the program are referred from the ten district courts located within Worcester County, which include Milford, East Brookfield, Gardner, Winchendon, Uxbridge, Leominster, Fitchburg, Westborough, Clinton, and Dudley.

The Recovery Support Navigator will provide justice systems-based supports, recovery based supports, education, support, and safety planning for individuals. They serves as a point of contact for integrated care coordination and care transitions in collaboration with individuals enrolled, internal multidisciplinary team, justice involved agencies, medical and behavioral health providers, pharmacies, various social service agencies and other agencies and supports as indicated. 

Other Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with members as they enter the treatment system and support the members in gaining access to treatment services and community resources.
• Complete all Assessments and Support Plans according to prescribed timelines and specifications as given by Master’s Level Clinician.
• Develop a supportive Treatment Plan with the member, in collaboration with the Master’s Level Clinician that guides services in a way that is consistent and supportive of other existing comprehensive care plans.
• Provide temporary assistance with transportation to essential medical and behavioral health appointments while transitioning to community-based transportation resources.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with adults with justice system involvement, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders, required.
• Experience with local resources, navigating health, behavioral health and/or substance abuse treatment systems strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License, acceptable driving history and reliable transportation, required. 

At Open Sky Community Services, we open our doors, hearts, and minds to the belief that every individual, regardless of perceived limitations, deserves the chance to live a productive and fulfilling life.

Open Sky is on an anti-racist journey, committed to learning, living, and breathing inclusion, opportunity, diversity, racial equity, and justice for ALL.

At Open Sky, you’ll join over 1,300 compassionate and highly trained professionals who put innovative, evidence-based practices to work in ways that positively impact our communities across Central Massachusetts and beyond.

As a trauma-informed organization, Open Sky strives for transparency and sensitivity to the experiences of those we interact with. Self-care is encouraged, and we are committed to providing a positive work culture that is focused on continuous learning and the value of diverse perspectives.

Open Sky is proud to be an industry leader in pay and benefits. Open the Door to Possibility and begin your career with Open Sky today!

 Benefits of Working for Open Sky Include:

• Excellent Supervision (Individual and Group), Professional Development, and Training Opportunities
• Generous paid time off plan – you start with 29 days (almost 6 weeks!) in your first year, including 12 paid holidays. Increases to 32 days in your 2nd year, and the current maximum is 43 days (OVER 8 WEEKS!)
• We pay for your higher education!  Ask about our Tuition Reimbursement Program, and reimbursement for a variety of Human Services certifications.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Prescription Plan
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (100% Employer-Paid)
• Eligible employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• And more! 

Open Sky celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or disabled Veteran status.