Community Navigator

Overview

BUILD A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a part-time Community Navigator in Jay County. As a Community Navigator you will focus on bringing inclusive events, activities, and information to our Family Resource Centers. You are the first person a family will see when they arrive at our Family Resource Center.

Position will be 8-10 hours per week, requiring in office hours on Tuesday from 12pm-5pm.

Case Management (70%)

• Communicate with families that arrive at the FRC for service and assistance
• Collaborate with community members to assist families
• Oversee and connect families to resources, and providing informal support
• Know community resources and connecting families to these resources

Community Engagement and Outreach (30%)

• Identify and maintain knowledge of resources in the community that provide family support and recreational activities
• Represent the agency when promoting CPCS/SIF at events, meetings, and other outreach activities
• Coordinate and attend events for the community with an emphasis on preventing child abuse and neglect. This could include events held on evenings and weekends

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Two years' experience working directly with children and families in a human service field
• Experience in child development
• Understanding of and ability to work with the community
• Motivated to ensure work quality meets established guidelines
• Collaborative and interacts well with a broad spectrum of individuals
• Demonstrate appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability.