What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parent Navigator - Community Services position at The Village For Families & Children?
The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.
Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.
Starting hourly rate $20.00
JOB SUMMARY
The Parent Navigator will advocate, mentor, engage, empower and support families to take the lead in
their own Plan of Care and helps connect families to needed resources within their own communities.
Services are in-home and/or within the community. Parent Navigators will help families navigate
services and assistance from community resources through putting families in touch with available
services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Services provided to families are based on individual needs of the family, but may include:
- Providing assessment of family needs
- Providing advocacy and support for children and families with medical coverage, mental health, parenting education, substance abuse and schools
- Enhancing parent's capacity and ability to cope and manage stress related to a variety of issues including but limited to: family history of abuse and/or neglect, physical and mental health problems, marital conflict, parenting concerns, substance abuse, domestic violence, community violence, unemployment, limited or insufficient financial resources, difficulty managing resources, unstable housing, isolation, special needs of their children, child development, safety and immunizations
- Assisting with relationship management within the family and/or family’s system of care and support
- Identifying and utilizing community resources and supports to meet the needs of the family
- Referring families to support programs and services to enhance family functioning to enhance family functioning
- Empowering families through education and support to enable them to take the lead role in planning for and responding to their family's needs
- Assisting families in meeting their basic needs
- Complete and maintain all required documentation of client records, home visits, assessments, etc. in required time frames
- Maintain a collaborative relationship with primary care providers and community services
EDUCATION
- High school diploma with experience in parenting skills and community services
EXPERIENCE
- Bilingual - Spanish preferred
- Must have a current valid state issued Driver License and own a vehicle for home visits
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Solid general computer skills a plus
- Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
Salary : $20