Community Navigator

Gulf Coast JFCS; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

PTO 15 days/year

13 paid holidays

403b with 25% match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Gulf Coast JFCS in Tampa, FL seeks a Padres de Crianza Community Navigator to provide in-home support to Hispanic/Latino caregivers in Hillsborough County. The role links families to services, offers stress and parenting education, and crisis intervention when needed.

You will conduct screenings, complete Family Support Plans, and coordinate referrals while collaborating with the Program Manager to ensure caregiver needs are met and outcomes achieved.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working with children and families (preferred).
• Bilingual Spanish-speaking required.
• Knowledge of child development and community resources highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-home support and linkage to services for families.
• Complete intake, NCFAS-G+R, and Family Support Plan with caregiver.
• Monitor and evaluate Family Support Plan progress.
• Provide information, referrals, and follow-up for community services.
• Model positive family-centered practices and mentoring.
• Maintain contact with caregivers and service providers for collaboration.
• Coordinate with Program Manager and Counselor on caregiver needs.
• Attend required professional development trainings.
• Provide on-call services as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual/Spanish-speaking

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook/Teams)

Job description

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

What You Will Do

The Padres de Crianza Community Navigator is a non-exempt position responsible for providing in-home support to children and Hispanic/Latino relative/non-relative caregivers of Hillsborough County, FL. The Community Navigator is responsible for providing linkage and referrals to services and supports, both formal and informal, appropriate to the family’s needs, as well as providing stress management education, parenting education, and crisis intervention as needed.

• Complete client screening in a timely and effective manner - identify strengths, limitations, risk factors, and needs, and refer and coordinate the provision of concrete services to children and their families
• Complete intake, NCFAS-G+R; and Family Support Plan with the caregiver and provide ongoing evaluation and monitoring of the Family Support Plan
• Complete termination session to ensure all Family Support Plan goals have been met
• Provide information, referral, and follow-up for appropriate community services, such as counseling, psychiatric services, financial, employment, parenting, housing, and other services as deemed appropriate to meet caregiver's needs
• Provide effective role modeling and mentoring to families in a family-centered, youth-guided approach congruent with the desired outcomes addressed in the Family Support Plan
• Maintain face-to-face and/or telephone contact with each assigned caregiver and with provider agencies servicing families to facilitate effective collaboration for appropriate services
• Work cooperatively with the Program Manager and Counselor on a weekly basis to ensure that the caregiver's needs are met
• Attend and participate in professional development training for professional growth, as required by the state of Florida and in accordance with agency policy and procedures
• Provide on-call services as assigned, abiding by program on-call policy and procedure
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We Offer

• $21.64 per hour
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal, and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

What You'll Need

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one (1) year of experience working with children and families preferred.
• Bilingual/Spanish-speaking required.
• Must possess knowledge of child development, including physical, mental, emotional, cultural, and ethnic issues.
• Knowledgeable of community resources, service referrals, and linkage.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift and/or carry case files, activity supplies, donations, etc., up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work under stressful client situations.
• Ability to work in the field at any given time
• Ability to work outside of regular working hours as needed
• Use of personal vehicle to transport clients as needed.
• Must have a valid driver's license with auto insurance coverage

Who We Are

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture, or gender identity. Our programs span a broad spectrum of human services, including behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation, and home care assistance for the elderly.

Gulf Coast JFCS strives to offer opportunities to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we may provide both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to help fulfill state requirements, at no cost to the employee, depending on staff availability and scheduling capacity.

Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, and inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Background Screening Requirements

It is our policy at Gulf Coast JFCS that any candidate being considered for employment must successfully complete the organization’s background screening requirements, including drug screening and applicable motor vehicle checks. Gulf Coast JFCS is a Florida Care Provider of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Agency for Health Care (AHCA), and the Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA), which requires all candidates to undergo fingerprinting through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. To learn more about the Clearinghouse, please visit: HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Gulf Coast JFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Drug-Free Workplace, and E-Verify employer.