Resource Navigator

NWFS; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NWFS is seeking a Health Navigation assistant to support participants in identifying barriers to continuing participation in social services and to help develop achievable goals. The role involves engaging participants, following up on actions, and coordinating with the Health Navigation program as needed.

The candidate should have at least two years of experience in social services, and preferably a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with bilingual English/Spanish skills being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field is preferred but not required.
• Have a minimum of two years of experience working in a social service-related field.
• Have a minimum of two years of experience working with K-12 students.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for the Health Navigation program as needed.
• Provide participant support, which includes but is not limited to engaging with participants to identify barriers in their ongoing participation in social services and assisting them in identifying and developing goals.
• Follow up with participants to see if they have completed the required or recommended actions.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Social services experience (2+ years)

Experience with K-12 students (2+ yrs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a social service-related field

Job description

This position assists staff members with removing barriers, connecting participants to resources, and other navigation activities.

What You'll Do

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides support for the Health Navigation program as needed.
• Provide participant support, which includes but is not limited to engaging with participants to identify barriers in their ongoing participation in social services and assisting them in identifying and developing goals.
• Follow up with participants to see if they have completed the required or recommended actions.

Who You Are

Education / Experience

• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
• A bachelor’s degree in a social service-related field is preferred but not required.
• Have a minimum of two years of experience working in a social service-related field.
• Have a minimum of two years of experience working with K-12 students.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire, a background check, including criminal record history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle and a minimum level of insurance coverage for that vehicle.

• Personal liability insurance with $50,000 for bodily injury per person, with an aggregate of $100,000 per accident, or
• $100,000 combined single limit (bodily injury and property damage combined)