Community Resource Navigator for Social Services

NWFS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NWFS is seeking a Health Navigation assistant to support participants in identifying barriers to continuing participation in social services and to help develop achievable goals. The role involves engaging participants, following up on actions, and coordinating with the Health Navigation program as needed.

The candidate should have at least two years of experience in social services, and preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with bilingual English/Spanish skills being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field is preferred but not required.
• Have a minimum of two years of experience working in a social service-related field.
• Have a minimum of two years of experience working with K-12 students.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for the Health Navigation program as needed.
• Provide participant support, which includes but is not limited to engaging with participants to identify barriers in their ongoing participation in social services and assisting them in identifying and developing goals.
• Follow up with participants to see if they have completed the required or recommended actions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Social services experience (2+ years)

Experience with K-12 students (2+ yrs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field

Job description

NWFS is seeking a Health Navigation assistant to support participants in identifying barriers to continuing participation in social services and to help develop achievable goals. The role involves engaging participants, following up on actions, and coordinating with the Health Navigation program as needed.

The candidate should have at least two years of experience in social services, and preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with bilingual English/Spanish skills being a plus.