Community Resource Navigator - Employment
About The Position
If you're looking for a way to make a positive change in your community, LSI is looking for you. Join our team as an Employment focused Community Resource Navigator today! This is a benefit eligible, part-time 30 hour per week position. The Community Resource Navigator will provide direct support services to LSI clients as part of the employment team. The Navigator will assist clients in overcoming language and cultural differences and reducing barriers to work towards community integration and self-sufficiency. The Community Resource Navigator will use bilingual or multilingual skills to facilitate support clients in educational activities and workshops in order to maximize clients' understanding and utilization of LSI services and community resources. Communicate information to clients from educational classes, appointments, and paperwork. Work with community partners, volunteers, and other LSI staff to ensure high-quality services to clients in a plan of action that supports client goals. Daytime availability preferred but work schedule can be flexible for students and applicants with additional life needs. Applicants must be available for in-person work, but some remote opportunities may be available. Work schedule will vary frequently depending on available hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- 6 months related experience
- Ability to communicate successfully in English and at least one other language to meet the needs of populations served.
- Lived experience may be considered qualifying.
Nice To Haves
- Daytime availability preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support services to LSI clients as part of the employment team.
- Assist clients in overcoming language and cultural differences and reducing barriers to work towards community integration and self-sufficiency.
- Use bilingual or multilingual skills to facilitate support clients in educational activities and workshops in order to maximize clients' understanding and utilization of LSI services and community resources.
- Communicate information to clients from educational classes, appointments, and paperwork.
- Work with community partners, volunteers, and other LSI staff to ensure high-quality services to clients in a plan of action that supports client goals.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Paid holidays
- Flex holidays
- Flexible scheduling opportunities for many positions
- Mileage reimbursement
- Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
- Nationwide Pet Insurance
- Rainy Day Pal support
- Partnerships with Dupaco Credit Union
- DailyPay advanced pay services
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other student loan repayment assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
