Family Resource Navigator - Help Me Grow (Bilingual Required)

Community Action; Beaverton (OR); Híbrido; USD 31.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

403(b) retirement plan

Generous time off

Descripción de la vacante

Community Action is seeking a Bilingual Family Resource Navigator to support families with young children in Washington County. You will be the first contact, conduct assessments, and connect families with resources such as Help Me Grow, Healthy Families, CARE, and Find Child Care Oregon.

The role requires sensitivity, trauma‑informed approaches, and strong communication in English and another language. Previous experience in eligibility determination and coordinating with social services is

Formación

• 3+ years in eligibility determination and intakes.
• Bilingual English and another language (Farsi/Somali/Vietnamese/AAE Vernacular).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook; accurate data entry.
• Strong communication and crisis de-escalation skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and diverse family needs.
• Experience coordinating with social service agencies.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct assessments via phone, virtual, or in-person in Washington County.
• Connect families to programs: Help Me Grow, Healthy Families, CARE, Find Child Care Oregon.
• Assist with screenings and applications in trauma-informed manner.
• Provide care coordination, education, and advocacy, including child development info.
• Allocate resources based on assessments and community knowledge.
• Enroll individuals in Oregon Health Plan.
• Maintain confidential records across databases.
• Build relationships with service providers and diverse client populations.

Conocimientos

Bilingual EN + other languages

MS Office

Trauma-informed care

Crisis de-escalation

Herramientas

WellSky

Descripción del empleo

Family Resource Navigator – Help Me Grow

Company Background:

Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people in the Washington County area. Be the change you want!

Job Position Description:

Are you a compassionate and resourceful individual dedicated to helping families thrive? We're seeking a Bilingual Family Resource Navigator to join our team and provide essential support to families with young children (prenatal to age 6) in Washington County. In this vital role, you'll be the first point of contact for families seeking assistance, conducting comprehensive assessments, and connecting them with critical resources. The hiring range is $22.86 - $25.15 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Abbreviated Duties List:

• Conduct phone based, virtual or face-to-face comprehensive assessment interviews with households that live in Washington County.
• Connecting families to a wide range of programs like Help Me Grow (HMG) Prenatal to Three, Healthy Families (HF), Community Action Resource Eligibility Assessment (CARE), and Find Child Care Oregon (FCCO).
• Assisting with program screenings and applications in a professional and trauma-informed manner.
• Providing essential care coordination, education, and advocacy for families, including information on child development and quality childcare options.
• Independently allocate resources to households based on assessment results and knowledge of Community Action and community resources.
• Enrolling individuals in the Oregon Health Plan.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential client records across multiple databases.
• Building collaborative relationships with service providers and diverse client populations.

Abbreviated Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in eligibility determination, including phone and face-to-face client intake and information delivery. (Step 3 on the Oregon Registry or equivalent is preferred.)
• Bilingual - Fluent in both English and Farsi, Somali, Vietnamese, or African American English Vernacular, (spoken and written) is required.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs. Experience with data entry and a high degree of accuracy is essential.
• Strong ability to work effectively with diverse families, de-escalate crisis situations, and provide trauma-informed client services. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and an understanding of diverse cultural, geographic, economic, and social issues impacting families. Ability to adapt to changing client needs and make independent decisions.
• Experience coordinating with other professionals and social service agencies.
• Valid Oregon driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation.
• Certifications (Ability to Obtain within 6 Months): Oregon ONE Eligibility training, Healthy Families Oregon training, Find Child Care Oregon referral training.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Familiarity with Washington County community resources.
• Experience with WellSky.

Top Benefits or Perks:

• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including free dental and 90% of your medical premiums covered by the employer for single coverage plans
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
• Generous time off benefits with paid vacation, paid sick days, and 13 holidays!