Community Navigator

Firefly Children & Family Alliance; Andersonville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is seeking a part-time Community Navigator in Muncie, IN to support our Family Resource Centers. You will be the first point of contact for families arriving for services, helping connect them to resources and information and facilitating outreach.

This role emphasizes case management and community engagement, with some evenings and weekends required. Candidates should be at least 21, have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and experience working

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Two years' experience working directly with families in a human service field.
• Experience in child development and understanding of the community.

Responsibilities

• Case Management (70%): Communicate with families at the Family Resource Center, collaborate with community members, connect families to resources, and provide informal support.
• Community Engagement and Outreach (30%): Identify community resources, represent the agency at events, and coordinate activities with potential evening/weekend events.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Few jobs offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our employees, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a part-time Community Navigator in Muncie, IN. 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.

This position works approximately 23 hours per week at the Delaware County Family Resource Center in Muncie, IN and requires availability during all open hours, with some nights and weekends required. The center is open Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You Will:

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.

You Have:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver's license
• Two years' experience working directly with 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.