Family Resource Navigator - Help Me Grow (Bilingual Required)

Community Action of Washington County; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Community Action of Washington County is seeking a Bilingual Family Resource Navigator to assist families with young children in Washington County. You will conduct comprehensive assessments, connect families to Help Me Grow and related programs, and coordinate resources with trauma-informed care.

The role requires experience in eligibility determination and bilingual fluency in English and another language (e.g., Farsi, Somali, Vietnamese). Transportation and training opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in eligibility determination, including phone and face-to-face client intake and information delivery.
• Bilingual in English and Farsi, Somali, Vietnamese, or African American English Vernacular (spoken and written) required.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and other software; data entry accuracy essential.
• Strong ability to work with diverse families, de-escalate crises, and provide trauma-informed client services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct phone-based, virtual or face-to-face comprehensive assessment interviews with households in Washington County.
• Connect families to programs like Help Me Grow Prenatal to Three, Healthy Families, CARE, and Find Child Care Oregon.
• Assist with program screenings and applications in a professional, trauma-informed manner.
• Provide essential care coordination, education, and advocacy for families, including child development information and quality childcare options.
• Independently allocate resources to households based on assessment results and knowledge of resources.
• Enroll individuals in the Oregon Health Plan.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records across multiple databases.
• Build collaborative relationships with service providers and diverse client populations.

Skills

Bilingual English + other

Education

Oregon Registry Step 3 preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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!