2. Family Navigator

Family Navigator

POSITION: Family Navigator

DIVISION/PROGRAM: GOALS - Housing & Family Stabilization Services

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide Case Management for families in the Goals Program

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a human services related field plus three years of experience working with homeless families or a comparable mix of education/experience working with oppressed populations required. Must be committed to utilizing a 2 Generational or multigenerational approach that focuses on parenting support, education, employment and child development.  Building relationships with at-risk families. Knowledge of community resources. Establish and maintain working relationships with various community providers.  Must have a valid Colorado driver’s license, car insurance, and acceptable motor vehicle record.  Must clear background checks with Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI).  Proficient oral and written skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Support Family Tree mission and model Family Tree values of commitment, integrity, accountability, inclusiveness, collaboration and advocacy.
  2. Responsible for supporting families in achieving their stated goals to successfully achieve self-sufficiency.
  3. Provide and document case management according to specific program(s)
    guidelines. 
  4. Develop, monitor and revise housing stabilization plan with program participants.
  5. Engage both children and their caregivers in meaningful activities.
  6. Understand and adhere to Case Management best practices
  7. Participate in monthly Supervision.
  8. Work collaboratively with fellow team members and community partners.
  9. Promptly enter documentation and information into Client files and HMIS, as required
  10. Attend weekly staff meetings, supervision meetings, on-site and off-site trainings, and other meetings as requested.
  11. Adhere to all Family Tree, Inc. established policies and procedures, including those regarding timely reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect and confidentiality of client information.
  12. Ensure a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures. 
  13. Other duties as assigned.
     

This position is focused primarily on weekend shifts with the opportunity to cover other shifts as the need arises.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position also requires the ability to meet the physical demands associated with essential functions: talking, hearing (ordinary conversation), and seeing (read paperwork, computer work), manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer, calculator and telephone.  Lastly, must be able to physically exert force of 10-15 lbs.

 

Email your resume and cover letter to hrjobs@thefamilytree.org to apply.