Family Navigator

Camp Fire Alaska•Anchorage, AK

25d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Navigator serves as a key connection point for Camp Fire families, youth, and community resources. This position supports families in accessing services that promote youth success, wellbeing, and stability. The Family Navigator builds trusting relationships with families, helps identify needs and strengths, and connects them to appropriate support such as childcare assistance, behavioral health services, food security programs, and community services. As a Family Navigator, you serve as a trusted connection between families, youth, Camp Fire programs, and community resources. Each day may include meeting with families to understand their needs, assisting with program registration, connecting them to services such as childcare assistance, food programs, behavioral health support, or housing resources, and helping them navigate community systems. You will collaborate with program staff and community partners, follow up on referrals, facilitate family support activities, and maintain accurate documentation to ensure families receive the resources they need to succeed. Successful Family Navigators build strong relationships, communicate with empathy, and follow through on commitments. They are organized, resourceful, and passionate about supporting youth and families. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, building community partnerships, solving problems, and making a direct impact on the lives of youth and families every day.

Requirements

Twenty-One (21) years of age required to maintain compliance with regulatory and accrediting entities.
Professional training and experience in social work, human services, youth development, education, or related field (Bachelors Degree preferred).
Prior experience coordinating services or case management.
Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (can be acquired after hire).
Food Worker Card (can be acquired after hire).
Mandated Reporter training certificate (can be acquired after hire).
Health & Safety certificate (can be acquired after hire).

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted connection between families, youth, Camp Fire programs, and community resources.
Meet with families to understand their needs.
Assist with program registration.
Connect families to services such as childcare assistance, food programs, behavioral health support, or housing resources.
Help families navigate community systems.
Collaborate with program staff and community partners.
Follow up on referrals.
Facilitate family support activities.
Maintain accurate documentation to ensure families receive the resources they need to succeed.