POSITION SUMMARY: The navigator position supports DHS involved families, navigating a range of challenges, to work toward self-sufficiency. The position is deeply connected with families involved with the child welfare system. Through intensive case management and family support, the goal is to provide services to help stabilize families as they move toward self-sufficiency and raise safe and healthy children. The Family Nurturing Center Programs strengthen families through the development of Protective Factors, which reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect and support effective parenting in at-risk populations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting families as they navigate DHS Child Welfare System
• Reporting safety threats
• Maintaining compliance with FNS/DHS contract
• Fostering relationships with community resources

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working with high-risk families (within past 5 years)
• Current clearance in DHS and Childcare licensing background check registry
• Current Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (within 30 days of employment)
• Current First Aid/CPR Card (within 30 days of employment)

CORE COMPETENCIES: (see attached for definitions)

• Building Trust
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Delivering Results
• Problem Solving
• Taking Initiative

• Functional Knowledge and skills
• Service to Others/Customer Focus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to effectively handle crisis situations
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Sitting, standing, walking, driving
• Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information
• Vision and hearing within normal range (with or without corrections)

HAZARDS:

• May come into contact with children who are ill and/or contagious
• Entering potentially unsafe, unstable, or unsanitary living conditions
• Driving in potentially hazardous weather or road condition

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.67 - $21.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with at risk families?
• Do you have a valid drivers License and a reliable vehicle?

Work Location: In person