On-Call Indigenous Family Services Navigator

Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP); Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) seeks an On-Call Child Welfare Navigator to assist indigenous families within the California Central Coast, navigating the Child Welfare System with culturally and linguistically appropriate support.

You will liaise with social workers, provide interpretation and cultural context, help families understand services, attend meetings, and coordinate referrals to promote reunification and stability.

Qualifications

• Mission driven and committed to supporting indigenous families in California's Central Coast.
• Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple tasks.
• Adaptable to field work and community home settings.
• Collaborative yet self-motivated to execute projects independently.
• Ability to track cases, coordinate activities and stay organized.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel for documentation.
• Accurate data entry and careful attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication with diverse groups.
• Willingness to work flexible evenings and weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide linguistic support to indigenous families, social workers, caregivers and service providers.
• Review case plans and documentation to ensure client understanding.
• Provide referrals and resources to support the social workers.
• Represent and advocate for Indigenous families' rights in the community.
• Provide linguistic support to caregivers to help stabilize placements.
• Relay information to families who speak Mixteco only.
• Collaborate with social workers on case planning and meetings (CFTM) for reunification and permanency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mission-driven

Prioritize workload

Field work

Independent work

Case management

MS Word

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Community experience

Job description

Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) seeks an On-Call Child Welfare Navigator to assist indigenous families within the California Central Coast, navigating the Child Welfare System with culturally and linguistically appropriate support.

You will liaise with social workers, provide interpretation and cultural context, help families understand services, attend meetings, and coordinate referrals to promote reunification and stability.