Family Navigator

Kansas Children's Service League • Topeka, KS

12d • $20

About The Position

The Family Navigator is responsible for providing in-home short term case management services to TARC families facing multiple basic need challenges. The Family Navigator will work with TARC families to assess strengths and immediate needs of the family. Short-term goal planning will be completed with families which will include linking families to identified community resources to provide stability.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years of work experience in Human Service Field
• Experience and humility to work with culturally diverse families

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services related field
• Experience working with parents and families

Responsibilities

• Engage families and establish a trusting relationship that is built on a strengths-based approach, is culturally competent.
• Provide on-going assessment of strengths and needs and identify basic need resources.
• Work with family to develop an individualized family service plan based on assessment of needs.
• Provide services, support and connection to community resources.
• Advocate for the family to other service providers in the community.
• Provide transportation for families when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K) & matching offerings
• Family Friendly Paid Wellness Leave
• Paid Vacation & Wellness Time
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Wellness Program
• Earned Wage Access
• Telework Options
• Infants at Work Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees