Wellness Navigator

COPAL - Mankato Office
127 S. 2nd Street, Ste #100
Mankato, MN 56001, USA

COPAL, Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action, is a member-based organization established in 2018 to improve the quality of life of Latine families. Grounded in the Principles of Jemez, COPAL is committed to continue building meaningful relationships that transcend both identity and geographical boundaries. COPAL envisions a Minnesota where everyone lives with dignity and respect.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Our greatest asset is the dedication and commitment of our board, staff, members, and interns, as well as our valued volunteers, partners, coalition members, and leaders of the Latine community. With a clear mission and vision of a better future for all, we can mobilize people to bring about transformation and lead social, political, and economic change.

Wages

$23.00 - $24.00 per hour

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays per year, plus 2 floating holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Long-term disability insurance – the employer pays the premiums
• Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
• Voluntary benefits:
  Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
• COPAL sponsors a retirement plan with 6% employer contribution after 90 days of service and immediate vesting

Because COPAL is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, COPAL employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits y’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Job Summary

COPAL is hiring a Wellness Navigator at their Mankato location to support community members by connecting them to essential services and resources — while honoring their lived experiences, culture, and autonomy.

• Conducting intakes in person, by phone, or virtually, while prioritizing accessibility and choice.
• Maintaining records and required documentation accurately and confidentially.
• Assessing needs, goals, and strengths to identify appropriate local resources and support options.
• Connecting individuals with community partners, agencies, and programs, including housing, healthcare, food access, legal support, and education.
• Providing hands-on assistance with applications and documentation for services and benefits, as requested.
• Offering follow-up support to promote successful connections, continuity of care, and meaningful outcomes.
• Delivering culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support that honors lived experience and self-determination.
• Working alongside COPAL’s navigator to triage needs, support service navigation, and coordinate appropriate solutions.
• Building and sustaining strong, collaborative relationships with local service providers, community-based organizations, public agencies, and local businesses.
• Coordinating and facilitating presentations that share information about COPAL’s programs, services, and community impact.
• Participating in outreach events and community activities to strengthen visibility, trust, and community connection.
• Contributing to data collection and reporting that supports collaboration, planning, continuous improvement, and equitable resource allocation.
• Documenting services provided, referrals, outcomes, and exit information accurately and consistently.
• Maintaining organized, timely, and confidential case notes and data records.
• Providing administrative and clerical support to the South-Central Initiative Office to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Welcoming and engaging participants, community members, and COPAL partners visiting the office in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Supporting core office functions, including preparing correspondence, monitoring inventory, ordering supplies, and assisting with additional tasks as needed.
• Building proficiency in COPAL’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and technology tools relevant to the…