Center for Family Services
Patient Navigator – OORP (230)
Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.
Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life’s challenges.
With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.
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Location: Gloucester/Camden Counties
Job Type/Status: Full Time, Monday-Friday, 12pm-8pm
Position Summary:
Center For Family Services is seeking an experienced individual for the Patient Navigator position within its OORP program. Staff of the OORP program provide recovery support services for individuals treated as a result of an overdose. OORP services can only be initiated by hospital providers and services include support for individuals upon discharge from the hospital with follow up phone calls and supportive services, linking individuals to treatment and recovery services, and providing education to members of the community on overdose, treatment, and prevention.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Patient Navigator is a key member of the OORP team, that includes Peer Specialists as well as Case Managers, to help patients who have overdosed. The Patient Navigator has excellent verbal and written skills and effectively communicates with patients in the program. The goal of OORP is to help people stay engaged in recovery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Five years’ experience working with individuals with substance abuse disorders with minimum one year of experience with medication assisted treatment
- Federal and State regulations require employees in this position to be fully vaccinated. According to the CDC, fully vaccinated means to have received the initial vaccination(s) and at least one booster shot. As you apply for this position, you will be required to be fully vaccinated. Please ask if you have any questions.
- Current driver’s license with a good driving record of at least three years
- Vehicle with current insurance and registration
Benefits:
At the Center for Family Services our employees are our greatest resource and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*
- Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday
- 401k Plan
- Medical insurance plan options
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Prescription Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health & Wellness Activities
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities
- Opportunity for advancement
Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
