Climate Solutions Navigator

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Central California Asthma Collaborative (CCAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing health equity and environmental justice by empowering Central California communities through services, research, advocacy, and data-driven solutions to reduce the burden of asthma.

The Climate Solutions Navigator (CSN) will be responsible for performing outreach, education, engagement, and case management for CCAC’s various Climate Equity and Environmental Justice (CEEJ) programs and projects, and when appropriate, for the Comprehensive Asthma Remediation and Education Services (CARES), and the SJVAir community air monitoring network. The purpose of the Climate Solutions Navigator is to ensure that eligible households in regions outlined in program mandates are able to access government and utility incentive programs that can lead to healthier homes and cleaner transportation options.

CSNs will achieve this by conducting outreach, education, community engagement, and one-on-one resident education and support in assigned regions or territories, providing guidance and assisting eligible residents in submitting applications for state and regional incentives available through applicable programs.

• Learn and become proficient in topics of home and transportation electrification pros and cons including potential health benefits, state climate goals, and process from consumer perspective.
• Provide education and assist eligible residents with incentive program applications, including conducting preliminary eligibility screenings and assessing program qualifications and accessibility needs to determine program readiness.
• Enroll clients into appropriate programs and assist in program agreement completions for applicable programs.
• Facilitate or support informative and educational community workshops, presentations, and training.
• Assist clients in submitting incentive program applications, including collection of required documents and uploading to incentive program application portals.
• Connect clients and facilitate communication with affiliated partner organizations; communicate with participating partnerships regarding specific clients, as assigned.
• Help facilitate communications between applicants and program contractors; be present during home assessments as needed.
• Communicate with financial partners, as assigned.
• Provide case management and support as needed, ensuring clients receive timely follow-up from partner organizations and successful outcomes.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client communications and documents to ensure the protection of all sensitive client data, following all relevant privacy policies and procedures.
• Participate in outreach and/or tabling events as appropriate to promote CASA, EV Equity, CARES, SJV Air and other CCAC Affiliated programs.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Oral Communication:
  Speaks clearly and persuasively in individual and group settings; listens and requests clarifications as needed; responds well to questions. English and Spanish fluency preferred but not required.
• Written Communication:
  Writes clearly; varies writing style to meet needs; presents data effectively; able to read and interpret written information; strong editing skills. Familiarity with standard contracting language and legal writing preferred.
• Teamwork:
  Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports staffs’ efforts to succeed
• Innovation:
  Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. develops innovative approaches and ideas.
• Project Management:
  Ability to manage multiple projects, tasks, timelines, and deadlines concurrently and efficiently. Strong organizational skills and problem solving.
• Professional Development:
  Complete all training and sustain professional network relations. Exhibits an interest in ongoing learning and takes advantage of opportunities for growth.

• High school diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, Environmental Studies, or related field preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of experience in community outreach, case management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience…