Community Navigator

Meals on Wheels Yolo County, Inc.•Woodland, CA

1d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Meals on Wheels Yolo County (MOW Yolo) is seeking a Community Navigator (CN) to join their team. The CN will support MOW Yolo seniors by identifying their needs and connecting them with appropriate resources and services. The role prioritizes nutritious food security and socialization to help seniors Eat, Age, Thrive. The Community Navigator reports to the Community Health Worker (CHW) and provides compassionate, person-centered support to seniors aged 60 and older, furthering MOW Yolo's mission to nourish and engage vulnerable older adults and others with mobility challenges throughout Yolo County and beyond.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, bend below the waist, and reach overhead.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and respond flexibly, creatively, and patiently to varied and unexpected situations.
Ability to read, write, perform basic math, and accurately maintain records and reports.
Proficiency with or willingness to learn electronic systems; Microsoft Office experience required, with Google Workspace familiarity preferred.
Valid California Class C driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, maintained in good standing.
Demonstrates professional hygiene, appearance, conduct, and demeanor.
Current California Driver’s License.
Proof of current automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors and knowledge of aging-related needs preferred
Outreach experience desirable
Mental Health First Aid Cert
BLS
Motivational Interviewing

Responsibilities

Support efforts with MOW Yolo seniors to identify their needs and connect them with appropriate resources and services.
Prioritize nutritious food security and socialization so that seniors in the region may EAT: Eat, Age, Thrive.
Positively represent MOW Yolo internally and externally.
Assist with screening referrals; conduct welcoming, person-centered assessments to identify participant needs, barriers, and goals.
Work collaboratively with participants and the CHW to identify strategies, provide support, and connect seniors with appropriate community resources and services.
Build positive relationships with seniors, caregivers, volunteers, colleagues, and community partners while participating in outreach and promoting MOW Yolo programs and services.
Maintain accurate participant records and required documentation, communicate regularly with supervisors and colleagues, and fulfill mandated reporting responsibilities.
Maintain knowledge of senior-focused community resources, attend staff meetings, adapt to evolving program needs, and perform other assigned duties.