Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office has an opening for a Community Navigator in the Second Street Second Chances program operating at 264 Second Street, Pittsfield, MA.
Duties, include, but are not limited to –
- Encourage formerly incarcerated client’s to participate in reentry services,
- Complete client intake and assessments,
- Establish counseling relationships with clients,
- Serve as a liaison between clients and community resources,
- Providing transportation as needed,
- Work collaboratively with other community agencies.
Qualifications –
- Patient, open-minded individual passionate about helping others.
- Must be able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong organizational, time management and problem solving skills
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work or related field preferred. Associate’s degree with a combination of training and experience will be considered. Preference to candidates with at least 2 years of case management experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Salary – $53,138.50/year. This is a grant funded position with MA State Employee benefits offered, including paid vacation, sick and personal leave; health, life, dental and vision insurance; deferred compensation plan, Commonwealth of MA State Retirement Plan.
All applicants must have a valid MA driver’s license, pass an employment background check, pre-placement medical and drug screen. Any interested candidate must submit an application via e-mail to diane.maynes@sdb.state.ma.us or pick up an application in our public lobby and mail/drop off to BCSO, Attn: D. Maynes, 467 Cheshire Road, Pittsfield, MA. Signature is required in all applicable areas on the application. Resumes without applications will not be considered. Application deadline: April 7, 2023.
The Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office is an EEO/AA Employer.
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