Community Access & Resource Navigator

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective diverse and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Community Access & Resource Navigator

Central Office Family Engagement

Part-time: 19 hours per week

Start Date: Immediate

Position Summary

The Resource Navigator will support the implementation of the Attleboro Early Access & Family Stabilization Initiative by increasing access to health behavioral health and social supports for students families and staff. This role focuses on proactive outreach coordinated referral support and reducing barriers to care particularly for underserved populations including multilingual families financially insecure households and families experiencing housing instability. This is a 24 month grant funded position.

Key Responsibilities

• Increase access to behavioral health services primary care insurance navigation housing food and other social service resources by identifying and mitigating barriers faced by APS students families and staff.
• Conduct proactive outreach to underserved populations through school events community partnerships and targeted engagement efforts
• Support the review refinement and implementation of referral navigation and data tracking systems to improve efficiency and equitable access to services.
• Support staff and families in navigating referral processes across school and community-based systems by assisting with communication follow-up and connection to appropriate services and providers
• Participate in regular meetings with school staff Community Resource & Support Liaisons and community organizations to strengthen referral pathways and coordinated care across systems
• Maintain and regularly update the APS Community Resource Guide and Community Flyers page to ensure families and staff have access to current information and resources

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Bachelors degree in social work human services education communications community development or a related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Bilingual/Multilingual
• Experience working with families schools and community-based organizations
• Familiarity with local health behavioral health and social service systems
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with school staff families and community partners
• Experience working with diverse populations
• Ability to navigate systems and support families in accessing services
• Strong data analysis and technical planning skills
• Valid drivers license required

Reports to: Assistant Director of Family Engagement

Impact of Role

This position is central to improving early access to care reducing social isolation and strengthening preventive support by ensuring families connect to the right services at the right time.

Position Details

• Part-time grant-funded position (24 months); 19 hours per week
• Full-year position with a flexible schedule including some evening and weekend events
• Non-clinical role focused on coordination outreach and navigation
• Requires travel within the Attleboro area
• Continuation beyond the 24-month grant period is contingent on available funding

Salary Range: $/year grant funded position

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system withPOWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources Employment Opportunities and the job link toTalentEd Hire Proto apply for this job.

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