Community Resource Navigator (bilingual Eng-Span)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Resource Navigator (Navigator) provides school-based case management services for Latino children and their families in the Suburban Ramsey school district : Mounds View (ISD 621), NSP-M-O (ISD 622), Roseville Area Schools (ISD 623), and White Bear Lake (ISD 624). The Navigator develops and coordinates client and family case plans, provides resource navigation and referrals, and assists families to create positive academic and social outcomes. They also participate in agency activities that enhance the capacity of CLUES to provide quality services.

Department : Family Services

Reports to : Manager of Community Resource Programs

Location : CLUES St. Paul, MN Office

Position Type : Regular

Schedule : Full-Time. Monday - Friday Office hours, with some evening & weekend hours.

Estimated Pay : $22.00 - $24.00 per hour (depending on experience & qualifications).

Benefits : Full benefits package available in accordance with current CLUES policies-includes : medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, and life insurance (with AD&D); long term and short-term disability; pre-paid legal services and ID theft protection; retirement plan; educational assistance; paid holidays; and paid time off.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide school-based case management services to Latino children and their families, including conducting home visits.
• Develop, assist, and monitor an action plan / case plan with each family receiving services.
• Provide information, outreach, and referral services to participating families.
• Coordinate and facilitate accessibility to needed community services.
• Assist parents in utilizing school and community resources to help children maximize their educational abilities. Such as promoting parental involvement with the school to create positive academic and social outcomes for the children.
• Safely transport clients to and from activities and / or appointments as needed by personal motor vehicle.
• Maintain timely and appropriate documentation and charting as required by the Suburban Ramsey Collaborative Safe Schools / Healthy Students Initiative and CLUES policies.
• Assist program staff in preparing program reports and evaluations
• Participate in weekly case management meetings, team meetings, all staff meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Maintain client confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, agency policies and other applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
• Promote the mission, operating values and agency services of CLUES within the community and cultivate relationships with potential service collaborators and partners.
• Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties or tasks may be assigned as required. Management may modify, change or add to the duties of this description at any time without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience & Key Abilities

One-year experience working with children and families required.

Case management / social work experience preferred.

Language Skills

Transportation

Computer Skills

WORKING CONDITIONS

Background check

ABOUT US

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) is a non-profit leader in behavioral health and human services. The organization was founded in 1981 with a vision for improving the quality of life of the Latino population in Minnesota. Today, CLUES is Minnesota's largest Latino agency. Our mission is to advance social and economic equity and wellbeing for Latinos by building upon our strengths and cultures, uplifting our community, and activating leadership for systemic change. Although our services focus on the Latino family, our experience and capabilities enable us to serve individuals and families from all walks of life including new immigrants and low-income families who dream of a better future. Our programs and services encompass a holistic approach to addressing the complex and interrelated barriers our community faces, including programming that advances Community Wellness, Community Leadership, and Community Prosperity. Our services uphold and celebrate cultural richness and community assets as we connect individuals and families to resources, skills, institutions, and opportunities. We employ a diverse, multi-cultural staff to ensure our services are linguistically and culturally relevant.