The Re-entry Navigator isresponsible for working with individuals with legal system involvement and connecting customers to community resources and support to ensure safe and successful community re-entry. The Navigator actively collaborates with partner programs, conducts assessments, identifies needs and barriers, creates re-entry plans, and provides follow up and support.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Communication & Connection
- Connect with and assess those returning to the community from incarceration and those engaged with the Criminal Justice System
- Develop relationships and provide appropriate referrals for individuals to agencies in the community who can assist in providing resources and overcoming barriers
- Coordinate and participate in workshops and events with participants and partners
- Participate in forums and meetings and share information on services
Case Management
- Identify appropriate re-entry plans based on evidence and results from needs assessment
- Develop, maintain, and update case management plans in a web-based system in a timely manner
- Meet regularly with participants and update case plans and notes on an ongoing basis
Integrity & Trust
- Show acceptance and flexibility in dealing with persons from disadvantaged social, economic and educational backgrounds
- Maintain confidentiality and strong ethical practices in working with participants
Administrative
- Administer and utilize the Ohio Risk and Needs assessment
- Maintain participant files and reports in compliance with program requirements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:
- Experience working with individuals in workforce development or human services preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with barriers to employment and understand and communicate with diverse groups
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-starter and able to work independently
- Valid driver’s license and reliable, insured automobile. Must be able to travel frequently throughout Winnebago county.
- Lived experience with the criminal justice system preferred
Characteristic Functions:
- Ability to communicate with diverse groups in multiple mediums.
Environment:
Due to the outreach nature of the work, the work is conducted at various locations with a home base at Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois Mission Building. Hours are evening hours of 3p - 7p Tuesday through Saturday with some flexibility.
Goodwill values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. If you need an alternative method to applying for this position, please contact Goodwill's Human Resource Department at DEI@goodwillni.org.
