Community Support Navigator

Child Care Resource Center • Chatsworth, CA

1d • $25

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Community Support Navigator supports families in accessing quality resources they need to thrive, providing parents with appropriate information regarding childcare, provider referrals, and various family support and well-being services and resources. This role will conduct family needs assessments, navigate families to internal and external resources, provide comprehensive support and case management, lead parenting support groups, and engage in community outreach and connecting with collaborative partners. The Community Support Navigator is expected to build rapport with diverse families and community partners. Review the job flyer for all the job details, requirements, and benefits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Social Work, Human Services, and Family Studies or related field + 3 years equivalent related work experience; OR Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent college semester units in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field such as Human Development + 4 years equivalent related work experience; OR Equivalent combination of education and experience or any combination that enables the candidate to successfully perform the functions of the position.
• Knowledge of community resources and systems supporting families, including childcare, housing, food security, and/or mental health services.
• This position requires travel.
• Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required.
• Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC.
• Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.
• Background check required.
• As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance.
• Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process (see job flyer below for more information).

Responsibilities

• Family & Community Engagement 40%
• Case Management 35%
• Data Collection & Reporting 20%

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Robust benefit offerings -Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability paid for by CCRC
• Employer Contribution and Employer Match in the 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% vesting
• Generous Time Off Policy-Vacation and Sick Time, Holidays, and Paid Winter Break
• Opportunities for learning and professional development, including education reimbursement
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• 501(c) (3) designation-You can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees