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Ponca, OK - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

NORTHERN OKLAHOMA YOUTH SERVICES CENTER & SHELTER INC.

THE FAMILY RESOURCE PROGRAM

Family Resource Navigator JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

The Family Resource Navigator is responsible for creating a continuous quality improvement program that builds a welcoming hub of supports resources and services accessible to community members. The Family Resource navigator will engage with the community to determine interests and in response connect to community partners to support those interests by providing opportunities that include but are not limited to: activities events workshops trainings screenings and concrete supports. The resources and services will support families children and community members of all abilities.

Salary/Benefits: $36408/year mileage reimbursement medical/dental benefits.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in early childhood education social work health psychology or a related field is preferred though a twoyear degree or 60 college hours in early childhood or a related field plus related experience is acceptable. Supervised experience working with families and children is also recommended.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (e.g. nonjudgmental objective reflective empathic patient tactful).
  • Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths.
  • Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
  • Ability to work independently and be selfmotivated.
  • Computer skills; including web browsing email Internet and wordprocessing.
  • Solid understanding of and experience in facilitating group discussions.
  • Solid understanding of the Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening & Support.
  • Must have reliable transportation a current valid Oklahoma Drivers License and maintain vehicle insurance verification according to state law.
  • Willing to travel extensively throughout NOYS service area of Kay Noble Pawnee and western Osage Counties.
  • must be able to pass the FBl/OSBI background check and be eligible to work in the United States.

Essential Functions:
  • Identify and nurture relationships with community members to determine needs wants successes and barriers to prioritize system and referral sources.
  • Identify and nurture relationships with community resources services and providers that can offer system support to families and community members.
  • Develop and sustain a Parent Advisory Committee (PAC).
  • Coordinate activities/events meetings workshops and trainings that support resilience selfsufficiency and leadership collaborating with Parents as Teachers staff when necessary.
  • Collect organize analyze and report data in compliance with standards and policy.
  • Work with families and community members to navigate community resources and secure concrete supports.
  • Purchase inventory and organize concrete supports in the family resource room to provide to families and community members in times of need.
  • Maintain a focus on children and youth of all abilities including children and youth with special health care needs.
  • Attend trainings as required to include but not limited to Standards of Quality for Family Strengthening and Support Developing and Sustaining Effective Parent Advisory Committees and ongoing annual professional development as required.
  • Engage in recruitment activities (as applicable).
  • Participate in reflective supervision and staff meetings as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type

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