School Based Behavioral Health - Bilingual Spanish Navigator

East Bay Agency for Children • Oakland, CA

2d • $29 - $30

About The Position

The Navigator supports youth and families in collaboration with service providers to increase resiliency and recovery and reduce systemic inequities. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team with mental health providers, school personnel, and other service providers, the Navigator connects youth and families with resources such as academic support, employment, housing, enrichment, and mental health services. The role also bridges gaps with other EBAC services and creates opportunities for youth empowerment. Training and support are provided.

The position works in school, client-home, and community-based settings, primarily in under-resourced neighborhoods affected by poverty, community violence, crime, systemic racism, and oppression. Periodic travel between sites is required, including visits with teachers and youth in home or community settings. The position reports to the Program Supervisor and is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish proficiency is required.
• Previous experience working with elementary, middle school, high school, or transitional-age youth or families in schools, clients’ homes, or community settings.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to provide regular written documentation of services.
• Ability to drive with an appropriate driver’s license and insurance, or access to a car; the work requires travel between sites.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds periodically.

Nice To Haves

• A baccalaureate degree in a human services discipline, such as social work, sociology, psychology, education, or child development, is desirable but not required.
• Skills in engaging and supporting youth to build resiliency are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed navigation services, behavioral coaching, and crisis support.
• Support youth in reaching academic, social, and life goals through trauma-informed navigation services.
• Connect youth and families with service providers.
• Provide translation support when needed for culturally responsive services.
• Complete progress notes and other required charting in a timely manner; training is provided.
• Meet service delivery expectations.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and treatment planning and reviews when appropriate.
• Participate in Coordination of Services teams on school sites where applicable.
• Participate in and lead assessments of the strengths and needs of families and children; training is provided.
• Develop supportive relationships with caregivers.
• Contribute to overall program development as a member of the treatment team.
• Travel periodically between sites to meet with teachers and youth in home or community settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible position.
• Paid time off, including up to 15 paid holidays per year and vacation accruals for eligible employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; certain medical and dental coverage for full-time employees is free of charge.
• Mental health care supports and services.
• Chiropractic and acupuncture benefits included in medical plans.
• Employer-paid basic term life and AD&D insurance; voluntary life and AD&D insurance available for employees and eligible family members.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage available for employees and eligible family members.
• Tax-deferred flexible spending account for health care and/or child care.
• Commuter benefits for transit and/or parking expenses.
• 403(b) retirement program with up to a 4% employer dollar-for-dollar match after one year of employment.
• Prepaid legal consultation and identity theft protection insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• ScholarShare 529 savings plan for higher education expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed