Behavioral Health Navigator
About The Position
The Infant Toddler Early Intervention Family and Community Navigator serves as a vital link between families, essential community service systems (hospitals, physicians, school district and other community stakeholders to support successful referrals (including completion of an eligibility evaluation) to Infant Toddler Early Intervention. This role is designed to reduce barriers to access by helping individuals and families navigate the intake process and answer questions related to the child’s developmental delays. The Navigator provides direct support, education and resources to ensure successful outcomes for families of young children.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience working with culturally diverse populations and building trusting relationships with families and providers.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; knowledge of community resources and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- Ability to attend weekend, evening, or early morning meetings to accommodate family schedules.
- Ability to travel locally and regionally as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, social work, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Provide direct assistance to families throughout the intake by incorporating motivational interviewing and focusing on family specific barriers. These barriers include education on early child development and Early Intervention, language interpretation and translation and engaging in communication and appointments during a set time frame.
- Support the ITEI Intake process to identify and maintain successful referral outcomes for children from birth to three years old.
- Serve as a bridge between the community and administrative management teams by providing education and practical support to families, hospitals, schools, and other referral sources.
- Identify referral sources requiring technical support to increase the volume of appropriate referrals to early intervention programs.
- Develop procedures and resources to address inquiries and provide ongoing education to professional referral sources, Supports Coordination Entities, and external collaborators.
- Partner with Early Intervention staff and Behavioral Health providers to offer training and educational materials to teachers and parents.
- Monitor screening processes and support childcare center staff in implementing effective family engagement strategies.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports regarding intake referrals, progress toward overall program goals, and required documentation for federal and state funding agencies.
- Maintain regular communication with program supervisors and leadership regarding ongoing initiatives and systemic barriers to service.
- Maintain high professional standards by meeting department targets, attending required supervision, and participating in monthly meetings and professional development trainings.
- Provide occasional community support for Child Find activities to identify children who may be eligible for services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
