Mobile Response Family Navigator — Child Welfare Advocate

South County Mental Health Center, Inc.; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Life and long-term disability coverage

Voluntary benefit options

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Family Systems Navigator to join our Mobile Response Team (MRT). You will help families involved with child welfare access services, coordinate care across systems, and serve as a liaison between MRT and community partners.

This role requires strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with experience in Child Welfare, School Systems, and Juvenile Justice preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families, system partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist families involved with child welfare in navigating the child welfare system.
• Help reduce fragmentation of care by coordinating services and connecting families with appropriate resources.
• Serve as a navigation resource for families and system partners.
• Work collaboratively with Child Welfare to assist foster parents in preventing placement disruptions.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with system partners.
• Serve as a liaison and navigation coordinator with Child Welfare, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and School Districts.

Skills

Child Welfare knowledge

School Systems knowledge

Juvenile Justice knowledge

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field

Job description

South County Mental Health Center, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Family Systems Navigator to join our Mobile Response Team (MRT). You will help families involved with child welfare access services, coordinate care across systems, and serve as a liaison between MRT and community partners.

This role requires strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with experience in Child Welfare, School Systems, and Juvenile Justice preferred.