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Quick Response Team Peer Navigator (4929-02) Two Vacancies
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cincinnati, OH - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 26 - 26
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (21 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Title:Quick Response TeamPeer Navigator
Location: Cincinnati Ohio
Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!
- Flexible schedule.
- Starting Pay: $26.29 an hour
- Generous Paid Time Off:11 Paid Holidays three weeks of vacation in the first year immediately being accruing paid sick time and paid parental leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical HRA Dental Vision Employer-Paid Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility Wellness Incentives robust Employee Assistance Program access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources and More!
We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize!In this roleyou will be a deflection peer navigator collaborating with first responders/law enforcement to providecrisis counseling and immediate intervention on an individual and/or family basis while navigating them through the continuum of care. The navigators will work on a variety of deflection programming to deflect individuals out of the criminal Justice system and into long term care for mental health substance use homelessness and other quality of life concerns.
Summary of Job Duties:
- Assist on a variety of deflection initiatives to help navigate individuals out of the criminal justice system and into care. Assist participants in gaining entry into recovery support service programs - addiction mental health homelessness basic survival needs and other quality of life concerns - accompany participants to initial appointments as needed.
- Identify gaps and barriers to participant services and available community resources to accommodate or overcome those obstacles. Develop and maintain a working relationship with Sober living partners JFS workers chemical dependency treatment providers mental health providers health care providers shelter providers landlords detox centers protective or representative payees and other community programs which may support participants; Provide prevention education and intervention strategies via community outreach and harm reduction materials.
- Daily maintenance of accurate and current participant records logging events entering client data files and documentation follow-ups and communication notes via Cordata system while maintaining confidentiality. Collect data using the Cordata system to track progress against mutually developed success metrics according to program contract and state requirements; maintain client files enter client data and maintain client confidentiality.
- Execute a variety of projects as it relates to co-responder deflection. Adapt to department priorities as needed and communicate with grant stakeholders on grant activity outcomes measures and research. Serves as the source for resources and information related to service providers and deflection programming.
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with law enforcement and criminal justice partners including Cincinnati Police Department Hamilton County Sheriffs Office Ohio State Patrol Hamilton County Municipal and Common Pleas Court as well as the Hamilton County Prosecutors office.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in social work sociology psychology or a related field
- One (1) or more years of experience in social services case management or a related capacity.
- or equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating knowledge of social services and case management practices.
Work Location and Hours:
- 1701 Patricia McCollum Way Cincinnati Oh. 45237
- 40 Hour Work Week generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30
Deadline to Apply:
Open Until Filled
Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin citizenship status marital status age disability genetic information protected veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employerand a recovery friendly workplace.
About Company
Welcome to Hamilton County, Ohio – the home county of the Greater Cincinnati region. Like our namesake, Alexander Hamilton, we have a feisty spirit that has helped leave our indelible mark on America. You’ll see our strong Midwestern values- tough, hardworking, and polite- in the pe ... View more
