Temporary School Engagement Navigator

Temporary School Engagement Navigator

Job Title:

Temporary School Engagement Navigator

Establishment:
The Salvation Army Southern California

FLSA Status:
Temporary Full Time - non-exempt

Reports to:

Lead School Engagement Navigator

Schedule:

varies - 40 hrs/week

Rate of Pay: $26/hr

Closing Date: 08/18/2025

Benefits:
Temporary, Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for benefits such as sick leave (1 day per month, 12 sick days per year).

Support individuals experiencing homelessness by helping their family navigate educational goals, needs, and requirements. Core activities include assessment, barrier resolution, referrals, and database recording.

• Implement best practice re-engagement program and educational plan for clients.
• Implement educational, activity, and enrichment plans for children and families participating in school programming.
• Network with and connect appropriate community resources/services.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and records of all families participating in school programming.
• Produce timely data reports, including outcome measures and quarterly reports for city contracts and other outcome reporting.
• Develop and implement education, activity and enrichment plan for children and families staying at The Tamarac.
• Complete required training:
  Salvation Army Driver Training, Protecting the Mission Training, Pathway of Hope Training, HIPAA Compliance Training, Clarity, Well Sky databases.
• Ensure all Salvation Army policies are observed while assessing the needs and goals of families and the program.
• All other functions as assigned by program leadership.

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree required.
• Two years’ work experience with homeless populations in crisis.
• Experience providing case management/housing navigation required.
• Must have some experience working with poor and culturally diverse populations.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR skills required; obtain within six months of hire.
• Crisis intervention and non-violent mediation skills required.
• A minimum age of 21 and possession of a valid in-state driver’s license required.
• Background check: biannual background check required.

Excellent communication skills written and verbal, public presentation ability, database management, complex system administration, policy adherence, program budget oversight, complex case solution skills.

Microsoft Word and Excel, email required; working knowledge of integrated database applications and ability to use new software programs with basic training.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Ability to operate telephone.
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds.
• Ability to access and produce information from the computer.
• Ability to understand written information.