Coleman Health Services, a nationally recognized not-for-profit mental health and substance use services provider is seeking a full time school navigator to serve as a collaborative partner between students, families, schools, and behavioral health providers to support student wellness, educational success, and access to care. The School Navigator will focus on early identification, prevention, intervention, coordination of services, and linkage to community resources for youth experiencing behavioral health, substance use, social-emotional, or related challenges. The School Navigator will work within school settings in Logan and Champaign counties while maintaining a neutral, objective, and student-centered approach.

Employee Package includes:

• Wages of $24.00 an hour
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Annual Wellness reimbursement
• Accrue three weeks of paid time off during first year
• $2000 staff referral bonus
• Excellent team environment
• Highest commitment to quality care

Job Duties of School Navigator include, but are not limited, to:

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school administrators, counselors, teachers, support staff, students, and families.
• Provide ongoing consultation and support to school staff regarding student programming, interventions, behavioral concerns, and social-emotional needs.
• Participate in school staffing meetings, student assistance teams, IEP/504-related support meetings as appropriate, and other collaborative planning meetings.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, family, and behavioral health providers to strengthen communication and continuity of support.
• Provide case management and care coordination services to support student success across school, home, and community environments.
• Conduct visits and provide support within natural environments, including school, home, and community settings as appropriate.

Qualifications of the School Navigator

• Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field or three-years' experience
• Willing to get NPI and Medicaid Billing number (we'll help!)
• Maintain excellent driving record

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. E.O.E. Persons with a disability can request an accommodation to complete the application process by emailing careers@colemanservices.org with the subject line "Accommodation Request." Coleman Health Services complies with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act.