Bilingual Family Navigator - Parents as Teachers

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

12h • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Hilltop Community Resources is a large and vibrant non-profit organization headquartered in Western Colorado, dedicated to serving the community for 75 years. We are invested in the betterment of our community and provide resources and support for people of all ages. Our approach is rooted in our values: Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun. We prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture and believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role offers opportunities for growth, connection, and team building, promoting a culture of purpose and belonging. The position is responsible for supporting parents and their children, preventing out-of-home placement or current placement disruption. It utilizes the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and evidence-based practices to help families navigate resources for health, stability, and safety. The role also implements the Parents as Teachers (PAT) model, focusing on parent-child interactions, development-centered parenting, and family well-being. This is accomplished through personal visits, group meetings, activities, screenings, and linkages to resources. The position utilizes bilingual language skills for clear communication with staff, clients, and community members, but does not include formal translation or interpretation responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of previous supervised work experience with young children and/or parents.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate
• Child Passenger Safety Technician Certificate

Responsibilities

• Become trained and/or certified in assigned Hilltop Program, curriculum or practice, and conduct duties in accordance with fidelity standards, grant requirements and program guidelines.
• Complete certification(s) required for position, which may include, but not be limited to Child Passenger Safety Training, High Fidelity Wraparound Standards, Credentials of the Colorado Standards for Peer and Family Specialist, Credentials of the Family Resource Center (FRC), Parents as Teachers (PaT), or other required training, as applicable to assigned role.
• Make initial contact with participant families to present available services and provide referrals and/or concrete support through one-on-one meetings, home visits, and/or phone contact.
• Upon enrollment, create a family working file with all necessary documentation; assist families in developing their individualized goal/plan.
• Administer all required assessments and screenings with families.
• Enter and maintain data as required by the assigned program.
• Share “lived” experience with participants/families by modeling effective personal interactions and behaviors, advocating for and supporting individuals, sharing personal experiences, mentoring individuals, and helping to build natural supports.
• Refer families to external services and resources when family needs are outside the scope of Navigator’s professional training.
• While making a minimum of two contacts per month for families on caseload, create and maintain accurate and timely contact notes and enter timely data in appropriate program databases per program regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant agencies to assist participants with meeting goals.
• Plan, advertise, and implement lessons, activities, and parenting classes based on specific program curriculum requirements.
• Facilitate screenings for development, health, vision, and hearing to complete appropriate documentation and processes as needed.
• Maintain a case load deemed appropriate by supervisor, which requires effective time management skills.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and information on programs and community resources to refer participants to, internally and externally as appropriate.
• Actively participate in outreach/events for participants and collaborate with relevant agencies.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $23.00 to $24.15 per hour.
• Full benefits package
• Part-time and full-time schedules
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED