On-Call Indigenous Family Welfare Navigator

Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) in Oxnard seeks an On-Call Child Welfare Navigator to assist Indigenous families navigating the Child Welfare System. This non-exempt, part-time role requires flexibility to meet after-hours or weekend needs and to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

The navigator will work with clients in Mixteco and other indigenous languages, coordinate with social workers, and help families access services and appointments to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Direct experience with Mixteco/ Indigenous families and/or the community is preferred.
• Experience working with indigenous migrant communities is valued.
• Ability to communicate in indigenous languages.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide linguistic support to indigenous families, social workers, caregivers and service providers.
• Review case plan and documentation clients to ensure they understand.
• Provide referrals and resources to support the social workers.
• Represent and advocate for Indigenous families' rights in the community
• Provide linguistic support and services to caregivers to help stabilize and preserve the temporary out-of-home placement of the child/youth.
• Relay information and provide linguistic support to families who only speak Mixteco.
• Collaborate with social workers on case planning and updates, including attending Child Family Team Meetings (CFTM) and other meetings to support reunification, stabilization, and permanency efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mission driven

Prioritization

Collaborative

Independent work

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP) in Oxnard seeks an On-Call Child Welfare Navigator to assist Indigenous families navigating the Child Welfare System. This non-exempt, part-time role requires flexibility to meet after-hours or weekend needs and to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.

The navigator will work with clients in Mixteco and other indigenous languages, coordinate with social workers, and help families access services and appointments to