Family Support Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION

Department : Family Support

Direct Supervisor :

Sr. Director of Family Support – TX

Hiring Manager(s) :

Sr. Director of Family Support – TX

Hiring Approver :

Executive Director of Family Support

Classification :

Full-time (40-hour work week)

FLSA Status : Non-exempt (hourly)

Description Updated :

03 / 31 / 2024

HR Approval Date : 04 / 02 / 2024

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to utilize the evidence-based / high fidelity wrap-around process in conjunction with the assigned Family Support Worker to increase the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families served in the Family Support program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates and engages families in the four phases of the Wrap-Around process : (1) Engagement & Team Preparation, (2) Plan Development, (3) Implementation, and (4) Transition.
• Facilitates Evidence-Based Interventions. To include but not limited to High Fidelity Wrap-Around Process, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Motivational Interviewing.
• Works collaboratively with families and the assigned Family Support Worker, provide targeted services and resources to promote the 6 Protective Factors within the family unit.
• Assists families by providing direct services, tangible resources, and community referrals in order to address barriers and gaps in services, this includes but not limited to food, household items, transportation, childcare, and mental health needs.
• Engages families in services and assists families with acquiring resources from the Family Resource Center when applicable.
• Works collaboratively with the assigned Family Support Worker to develop a transition plan that includes a mix of social connections and concrete supports to mitigate each family’s likelihood of involvement with the child welfare system post discharge.
• Assists the Director of Family Support with maintaining contract compliance and required reporting.
• Participate in continuing education opportunities including agency in-service training, professional seminars, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Other assignments as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENTENCIES

SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

These physical requirements are not exhaustive, and One More Child may add additional job-related physical demands to these if the need arises. Corrective devices may be used to meet these physical requirements.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

This job requires the ability to work in stressful conditions from time to time and remain focused for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds (boxes, documents, and equipment).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment describes the conditions that an employee may encounter when performing their job duties, including but not limited to, the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these duties.

Job activities are performed in the community and in a typical office environment. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and travel throughout the county.