Bilingual Community Advocate & Resource Navigator

Community Action Center of Northfield Inc; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit stipend

403(b) retirement plan with employer"s

PTO and holidays

Dental/vision insurance access

EAP and professional development

Job summary

Community Action Center (CAC) seeks a Community Advocate fluent in Spanish or Somali to support participants at the Faribault Resource Center. The role emphasizes trauma-responsive, person-centered service and community advocacy.

Responsibilities include intake, service coordination, housing resources, and data quality in HMIS, with a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, at $20–$22/hour. This full-time position reports to the Resource Center Manager.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali (fluent).
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience with diverse populations.
• Highly organized and able to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Passion for equity and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake to assess strengths and needs of individuals and families.
• Provide service coordination and referrals (housing, emergency assistance, food access, etc.).
• Identify barriers and connect participants to supports.
• Collect data and maintain records in HMIS.
• Assist with financial assistance requests and access to other resources.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish orSom

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

2+ years of related experience

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Community Action Center (CAC) seeks a Community Advocate fluent in Spanish or Somali to support participants at the Faribault Resource Center. The role emphasizes trauma-responsive, person-centered service and community advocacy.

Responsibilities include intake, service coordination, housing resources, and data quality in HMIS, with a 40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, at $20–$22/hour. This full-time position reports to the Resource Center Manager.