Community Navigator

Minnesota Council Of Churches•Mankato, MN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Minnesota Council of Churches (MCC) is hiring a Community Navigator to provide services to Immigrants and Refugees that promote family stabilization, self-sufficiency, and goal attainment in compliance with MCC programs and contracts. This position connects program participants with resources and services both within MCC and in the community, provides language interpretation and cultural support, offers academic mentoring support to families, and delivers cultural and community orientation to new arrivals.

Requirements

Fluency in Spanish or Somali.
A valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet Minnesota Council of Churches’s driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with refugees, asylees, or recent immigrants is strongly preferred.
Previous experience in social services, community navigation, case management, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct intake assessments to determine client eligibility for programs.
Develop individualized plans with program participants to empower them to reach agreed-upon goals and meet program guidelines.
Provide program orientation to potential participants.
Conduct intakes, eligibility screening, and employment assessments.
Assist clients in overcoming barriers related to job search, applications, and workplace success.
Match participants with appropriate employment opportunities.
Provide ongoing case management and referrals to supportive resources.
Collaborate internally to ensure participants access the full range of MCC services.
Connect clients to community resources and help them overcome barriers to self-sufficiency.
Educate families about community and health issues.
Document all contacts and services in case files as appropriate.
Maintain outcomes reporting in agency and state databases.
Submit regular reports to track client outcomes, fulfill reporting requirements, and capture client success stories.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
Wellness week – during the last week of the year, MCC offices will be closed. Staff will be paid and are encouraged to spend the week focused on reflecting, planning, and other wellness activities
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical and dental insurance available at no cost for employees; with family coverage available
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA), and options for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Long-term disability insurance – available at no cost for employees
Employer-paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee
Voluntary benefits: Accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, short-term disability insurance
MCC sponsors a retirement plan with 6% employer match.
Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
Professional development opportunities
Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)