Community Resource Navigator — Help Families Thrive

Westmoreland Community Action; Scottdale (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICHRA health plans

Dental, vision, life insurance, short/

Long-term disability policies

16 paid holidays

10 days of vacation in first year

8% retirement match

Mileage reimbursement

Time and a half for holidays worked

Job summary

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) seeks a Resource Navigator to join the Resource Navigation team in Scottdale, PA. You will assist individuals and families using a case-management approach to overcome barriers toward self-sufficiency, staffing Welcome Centers and coordinating services.

The role involves working with participants, organizing plans, and maintaining records in program databases. A 1-year casework background, basic computer skills, and required clearances are expected; bachelor’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1 year of casework experience.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Effective communication skills and trauma-informed care skills.
• Acts 33, 34, 114, and sex offender registry clearances.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse certification.
• Valid PA driver’s license, $15,000/$30,000 bodily liability car insurance, and reasonably clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Staff the assigned Welcome Center(s).
• Work with participants individually, in families, or in small groups to determine a plan of action to overcome barriers toward self-sufficiency.
• Provide referrals and linkages to WCA programs and/or local resources and coordinate community services.
• Maintain accurate and timely records and prepare reports in the program database.

Skills

Effective communication

Trauma-informed care

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Westmoreland Community Action (WCA) seeks a Resource Navigator to join the Resource Navigation team in Scottdale, PA. You will assist individuals and families using a case-management approach to overcome barriers toward self-sufficiency, staffing Welcome Centers and coordinating services.

The role involves working with participants, organizing plans, and maintaining records in program databases. A 1-year casework background, basic computer skills, and required clearances are expected; bachelor’s