CRS Field Navigator

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services.  Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH)’s Substance Use Prevention and Harm Reduction Division is hiring a CRS Field Navigator who will provide support to the Division’s effort to foster resilience in neighborhoods most affected by substance use. The individual filling this position will be responsible for supporting Project Reach’s Block 2 Block (B2B) initiative, which is designed to provide low barrier employment for community residents affected by economic inequalities. This individual will also be responsible for engaging community members with ongoing concerns in their communities and supporting B2B participants with access to resources, such as substance use treatment, vocational opportunities, and social services. The CRS Field Navigator will report to the Divisions Project Reach Coordinator and Environmental Services Manager and work very closely with staff within PDPH’s SUPHR Division, The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services, and the Opioid Response Unit in the Office of Public Safety.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Engaging with community residents/organizations on ongoing needs related to neighborhood blight and provide remediation solutions to improve quality of life.
  • Support Block 2 Block participants access essential resources as needed.
  • Input daily metrics of environmental cleanups.
  • Disseminate naloxone, and overdose reversal education and resources
  • Foster positive relationships and understanding towards co-workers, participants, community members.
  • Work in inclement weather.
  • Employees must be able to use full range of motion including handling and frequently lifting and moving heavy objects and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand and walk for 2+ hours.
  • Must comply with all policies and procedures.
  • Drive vehicle to transport staff and supplies to work sites
  • Other duties assigned by Project Reach Coordinator/ or Environmental Services Manager.

Education:

  • HS Diploma or general education degree (GED): or combination of education and 1+ years related work experience.  
  • Or associate’s degree with 2 + years’ related work experience.
  • Required to be a Certified Recovery Specialist      

Skills/Experience:

  • Knowledge of/and or personal experience with substance use, as well as harm reduction.
  • Comfort in administering Naloxone in the event of an overdose; and providing training in the field to community residents/organizations/and or businesses.
  • Experience and /or knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of outreach, education, and community-based networking.
  • Sensitivity to/and experience working with ethnically, economically, culturally and sexually diverse individuals, community members, agencies, and organizations.
  • Enthusiasm for field work, providing direct service to neighborhood residents.
  • Comfortable using the following equipment: Push Broom, Rake, Trash Cans (manually Transport), Leaf Blower, Tongs, Sharp Containers, Latex Gloves, Work Gloves, Face Mask.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze and think critically to apply reasonable judgement and problem- solving skills.
  • Must have a valid PA Driver’s license and a clean motor vehicle report.
  • Ability to work as part of a team, to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and work independently in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work.

Work Environment:  75% Field, 25 % Office

Position Type and Work Schedule:  37.5 hours/weekly, 7.5 hours per day

Travel:  Daily local travel to multiple sites throughout Philadelphia focused in the Kensington area.

Physical Demands:  Ability to transport materials, routinely move equipment or supplies weighing up to 35 lbs. Walk more than 2+ hours a day.

Salary and Benefits:  Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

  • Medical with vision benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.