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JOB TITLE: Bilingual Parent Navigator 

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/wk

SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5:00PM

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Community Support for Families, Norwich, CT

PC#: 2001

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Provides coordination of care for children and adults referred from DCF's Differential Response System. Community Support Workers and Parent Navigators assist the family through a child and family team process that develops care plans based on functional strengths and needs. The workers and the community work as a team to meet the needs of families who may present with a variety of basic needs, behavioral health, substance abuse and/or linkage to community services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works as an integral part of the team and coordinates care of families.
• Provides support to families who have difficult experiences with the system of care or who have complex needs to connect to needed resources in their community.
•  Utilizing the state defined program assessment model, assist families with creating a vision, goals, identifying informal and natural supports, safety and crisis planning within the home.
•  Participates in activities that support the inclusion of family members in the planning, decision-making and implementation of a plan of care for their children.
•  Assists families in obtaining needed resources including access to the FAVOR network of support and training.
•  Identifies culturally appropriate resources for families within their communities.
•  Initiates outreach efforts with community providers in their region to facilitate referrals through the system of care, promote family involvement and promote other family initiatives.
•  Participates in all relevant CHR trainings and monthly team meetings as an active member of the Community Support for Families team.
•  Meets with CHR Community Support for Families Supervisor regularly to receive supervision, to review documentation, and ensure accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience: At least three (3) years’ experience working with families and knowledgeable about community resources and services preferred. Experience in advocacy work in behalf of children and families preferred. Bilingual required.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid state issued Driver’s License and own vehicle,

Additional Requirements: Bilingual in English and Spanish Required

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 9 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program

• Career development
  • Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
  • Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
  • Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs

• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program

• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members

• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency

• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!

• Stay informed with frequent updates
  • Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
  • Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!

*Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$16.71 minimum- $25.0661 maximum, dependent upon experience.

*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience and internal equity, as well as, adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!