Community Navigator

ONEWORLD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC•Omaha, NE

35d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Navigator is a member of the Learning Community Center (LCC) team, responsible for recruiting and working with families in South Omaha in order to connect them to the LCC program and other educational and community services. The LCC program empowers parents with skills and knowledge in order to make their home a better learning environment and become even better role models for their children. The Community Navigator is supervised by the LCC Program Manager.

Requirements

Bilingual English/Spanish required
Ability to work a flexible schedule as business needs dictate
Demonstrated ability to facilitate group presentations
Demonstrated ability to work independently, organizing time and details
Computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets, or willingness to learn
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance required, a clean driving record and completion of the Mini Bus Driver Safety class required
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and rapport within the community, with an understanding of diverse populations and backgrounds

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Recruits parents throughout the community who are interested in the LCC program and screens them to determine program eligibility.
Completes intake forms and conducts evaluations with parent participant.
Helps orient newly enrolled participants to the LCC program structure and rules, as well as participants’ right and responsibilities.
Immerses self within the community school fabric to build rapport and relationships.
Represents the Learning Community Center program to individuals in the community; functions as a liaison between the program and the community-at-large.
Coordinates and presents program information at community events, meetings, schools, etc. to create awareness of the Learning Community Center and its services.
Recruits, promotes and enrolls families in the extra programs offered through the LCC, as well as programs offered outside of the LCC, identifying which programs would be most beneficial to them.
Helps plan special events and offerings at the center under the direction of the LCC Program Manager.