Parent Navigator

CLIFFORD W BEERS GUIDANCE CLINIC INCORPORATED • Hamden, CT

31d • $21 - $23

About The Position

The individual will engage families who have received a Family Assessment Response from DCF. The Parent Navigator will work as part of the team which includes the family, Community Support Worker and other involved supports to facilitate the engagement of the family. The Parent Navigator will connect the family to concrete, traditional and non-traditional supports within the community.

Requirements

• Must be able to demonstrate:
• Family Engagement: Knowledge of person centered care
• Appropriate guidance and facilitation skills of families in the context of the culture, health status, and health needs
• Technical: Knowledge of basic group skills
• Basic negotiation skills
• Ability to delegate tasks, responsibilities, etc.
• Excellent time management skills
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with families in need
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with the Community Support Worker, family and involved supports
• Utilizing the wraparound family team model
• Traveling within the Greater New Haven service area to provide services
• Partnering with the family and other supports, to develop a strengths-based, family-driven plan of care
• Participating in child and family team meetings
• Advocating, empowering and mentoring families to take the lead in their own plan of care
• Documenting all contacts with families/ supports
• Other duties as assigned by Supervision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED