Family Support Navigator

Bay Cove Human Services; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Cove Human Services is seeking a Family Support Navigator to provide case management and coordination for families, ensuring access to services and resources within the Greater Boston area. The role emphasizes compassionate, dignified family engagement and coordination with DDS and health care partners.

The position is non-exempt and requires travel to client homes and community sites. Strong communication in English and Spanish (Cape Verde and Portuguese preferred) and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• BA/BS in social work or related field.
• Five years experience in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Use of personal vehicle for client visits.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish; Cape Verde and Portuguese preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries at the Family Support Center as a first responder.
• Provides case management to families through the Family Support Center including assessments, short term and extended navigation services, financial allocation support and resource assistance.
• Assists families in the development and implementation of Family Support Plans.
• Provides training to family members utilizing intervention strategies in home/community.
• Facilitates support groups for families through the Family Support Center.
• Recruits and trains staff for home based services.
• Oversees home based services through supervision and case management of DDS cases.
• Serves as liaison between family, in home worker and DDS.
• Provides assistance in locating community resources and referrals as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison with other service providers such as special education programs, health care providers.
• Maintains documentation according to program and funding requirements.
• Attends internal and external meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Driver's license

Personal vehicle

Bilingual EN/ES

Portuguese pref

Education

BA/BS in social work or related field

Job description

Bay Cove Human Services’ mission is to partner with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential. Bay Cove pursues this mission by providing individualized and compassionate services to people facing the challenges associated with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness at more than 175 program sites throughout Greater Boston and South Eastern Massachusetts.

Mission Statement

Bay Cove Human Services partners with people to overcome challenges and realize personal potential.

Job Summary

The Family Support program strives to achieve the goal of helping families stay together through developing families’ natural capacity to meet the needs of family members; offering additional supports such as staff resources, goods and services, and financial assistance; and enhancing the capacity of communities to value and support people with disabilities and their families. Guided by these principles and through case management and coordination, the Family Support Navigator ensures that all families are treated with dignity and respect and given opportunity to reach the goal of services provided.

This is a non-exempt position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Position does not have supervision responsibility of staff

Essential Functions of Position

Case Management / Coordination

• Responds to inquiries to the Family Support Center as a first responder
• Provides case management to families through the Family Support Center including assessments, short term and extended navigation services, financial allocation support and resource assistance
• Assists families in the development and implementation of Family Support Plans
• Provides training to family members utilizing intervention strategies in home/community
• Facilitates support groups for families through the Family Support Center
• Recruits and trains staff for home based services
• Oversees home based services through supervision and case management of DDS cases
• Serves as liaison between family, in home worker and DDS
• Provides assistance in locating community resources and referrals as appropriate
• Act as liaison with other service providers such as special education programs, health care providers
• Maintains documentation according to program and funding requirements
• Attends internal and external meetings as needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• BA/BS in social work or related field
• Five years experience in Human Services or related field preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Use of personal vehicle needed for transportation to clients’ homes, appointments, meetings and to perform varied work duties as needed
• Use of personal cellular telephone for work communication
• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Cape Verde and Portuguese preferred.

Mission Traits

• Utilizes a flexible and responsible work style that meets evolving needs of the agency.
• Works with integrity and respects the dignity and value of all individuals.
• Exhibits mission through job knowledge, pride in work role, and advocacy.
• Promotes diversity and inclusion of all individuals.
• Works in a collaborative, compassionate manner with stakeholder/partners.

Bay Cove Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other groups as protected by Massachusetts or federal law. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.

Bay Cove Human Services does not offer visa sponsorships at this time and will require candidates to be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay Rate:$.22.15/Hour

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