School Navigator

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO•Findlay, OH

About The Position

The School Navigator is a grant-funded position that works under the guidance of the Prevention Supervisor and coordinates closely with schools to provide resources and prevention services to youth identified as needing intervention or treatment for substance use disorder or co-occurring disorder (SUD/COD)-related issues. The role provides youth substance abuse prevention and community services, including prevention curricula and education groups in school settings. It also supports crisis situations, connects families with organizational programs and external community resources, and uses the SBIRT approach—screening, brief intervention, and referral for treatment. Family Resource Center provides prevention and specialized behavioral health and substance abuse services to individuals, youth, and families in multicultural communities, with the goal of strengthening family life and promoting personal growth. The agency describes its work environment as focused on personal growth and self-care through training and skills development, and says it provides employees with the skills and tools needed to succeed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience working with youth in an educational setting.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain auto insurance; the position requires travel within the community.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Willingness to submit to a background check and fingerprinting.
Ability to regularly use computer applications, including Microsoft Office, the organization's HRIS and EHR, and other online systems, often with multiple logins simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with schools to provide resources and prevention services to youth identified as needing intervention or treatment for SUD/COD-related issues.
Implement youth substance abuse prevention and community services.
Implement prevention curricula within the school system.
Facilitate prevention education groups.
Coordinate support in crisis situations.
Conduct informational sessions and trainings for other School Support Providers.
Complete referrals and connect families with appropriate services for themselves or their children through organizational programs, external service providers, and other community resources.
Use the SBIRT approach: screening, brief intervention, and referrals for treatment for individuals referred.