Student Navigator (63540)

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery is seeking a Student Navigator for its Adult Education Program. The role focuses on outreach, registration support, and learner engagement for multilingual and culturally diverse students.

The position emphasizes trauma-informed care, interpreting services, and professional communication while coordinating with educators and community partners. It is term-limited, full-time-benefits eligible, ending around June 30, 2027, with potential extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; vaccination and TB test required.
• Annual flu shot and negative TB test must be provided before start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program ambassadors, performing community outreach and building trust with diverse communities.
• Facilitate registration with translators and help students complete intake forms.
• Support on-site orientation, guide learners in using digital platforms like Zoom, and create user accounts.
• Coordinate registration events, greet students, set appointments, and prepare supplies.
• Provide interpretation/translation in multiple languages to improve learner access.

Skills

Multilingual

Interpreting

Cultural competence

Trauma-informed care

Professional communication

Outreach

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Zoom

Translating devices

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Alton: 1537 Alton Street, Aurora, CO 80010 - Aurora, CO 80010

Position Type: 0.25 FTE (10hrs/wk, non-benefited)

Education Level: High School/GED

Salary Range: $19.29 - $19.29 Hourly

Job Shift: Fully In-Person/On-Site

Make a meaningful impact in your community as a Student Navigator with Aurora Mental Health & Recovery's Adult Education Program. This is paid and an exceptional opportunity for multilingual and culturally diverse students who are passionate about social services, education, and community advocacy. As a Student Navigator, you will serve as a trusted resource for immigrants, refugees, non-native English speakers, and adult learners by supporting outreach, registration, orientation, and ongoing learner engagement. Through hands-on experience collaborating with educators, staff, and community partners, you'll develop valuable skills in cultural competence, trauma-informed care, interpretation, learner support, critical thinking, and professional communication. Since 2003, our Adult Education Program has empowered thousands of adult learners to build English proficiency, earn their GED, pursue citizenship, access employment opportunities, and achieve greater self-sufficiency.

Schedule. Varies at Aurora Public Schools (APS) sites for several hours a days 2-3 times a week, approximately 10 hours per week.

Term-Limited Position: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, term-limited position expected to end on or around June 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension if grant funding continues. This position is funded through the Aurora Public Schools and is contingent upon continued funding. The position may be eliminated if funding is reduced or discontinued by the grantor.

Essential Functions

• Serve as program ambassadors, providing community-based outreach and building trust with diverse communities.
• Facilitate registration processes using translators and translating devices, assisting students with intake paperwork and explaining forms.
• Support on-site orientation tasks, including guiding students through digital learning platforms, creating accounts, and demonstrating use of Zoom.
• Coordinate logistics during registration events, welcoming students, making appointments, and ensuring students are prepared with supplies.
• Assist with interpretation and translation in multiple languages, helping to ensure accessibility for all learners.
• Conduct needs assessments using data tools and surveys, helping gather feedback and identify learner needs.
• Support students with socioemotional and trauma-informed care, ensuring a welcoming and culturally sensitive environment.
• Help with community events such as tax preparation, “Know Your Right’s” workshops, GED graduations, cultural events, citizenship workshops, and more.
• Engage in ongoing training in cultural competence, trauma-informed practices, and community outreach.
• Perform light organizational tasks, including setting up and takedown of events, copying, organizing supplies, and decorating rooms.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED. Required Vaccination and TB Test.

At AMHR, the health and safety of our clients and staff are our top priorities. As part of this commitment, all employees are required to receive an annual influenza (flu) shot and present a negative TB test result before their first day of work. Proof of both the flu shot and a negative TB test must be provided on your first day of employment. Medical and religious exemptions can be requested if necessary.

Our Mission, Vision and Core Values

Mission: Deeply rooted in our diverse community, we deliver state-of-the-art care and meaningful outcomes that impact emotional well-being and addiction recovery.

Vision: To foster hope and healing through compassionate, quality care.

Core Values: Passionate caring; Rising to the challenge; Honoring and respecting all persons; Believing in resilience; Putting clients and community first; Commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Discrimination Policy

Aurora Mental Health & Recovery and subsidiaries (AMHR) are dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, color, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form or context, including harassment or exclusion.