Parent Navigator - Community Services Job Hartford area,Connecticut USA,Social Work

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The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission “to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children” by providing a full range of behavioral health,early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region.

Named a Connecticut Top Workplace for six consecutive years with national distinction for workplace culture and diversity, equity and inclusion practices, you can be sure you’re joining an organization that’s just as committed to your success as we are to those we serve.

Starting hourly rate $20.00

JOB SUMMARY

The Parent Navigator will advocate, mentor, engage, empower and support families to take the lead in

their own Plan of Care and helps connect families to needed resources within their own communities.

Services are in-home and/or within the community. Parent Navigator swill help families navigate

services and assistance from community resources through putting families in touch with available

services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Services provided to families are based on individual needs of thefamily, but may include:

Providing assessment of family needs
Providing advocacy and support for children and families with medical coverage, mental health, parenting education, substance abuse and schools
Enhancing parent's capacity and ability to cope and manage stress related to a variety of issues including but limited to: family history of abuse and/or neglect, physical and mental health problems, marital conflict, parenting concerns, substance abuse,domestic violence, community violence, unemployment, limited or insufficient financial resources, difficulty managing resources,unstable housing, isolation, special needs of their children, child development, safety and immunizations
Assisting with relationship management within the family and/orfamily’s system of care and support
Identifying and utilizing community resources and supports to meetthe needs of the family
Referring families to support programs and services to enhance family functioning to enhance family functioning
Empowering families through education and support to enable themto take the lead role in planning for and responding to their family's needs
Assisting families in meeting their basic needs
Complete and maintain all required documentation of client records, home visits, assessments, etc. in required time frames
Maintain a collaborative relationship with primary care providers and community services

Experience and Skills

EDUCATION

High school diploma with experience in parenting skills and community services

EXPERIENCE

Must have a current valid state issued Driver License and own avehicle for home visits
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Solid general computer skills a plus
Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Our benefits package supports your whole life with comprehensive health coverage, generous paid time off, and employer matched retirement savings. We also invest in your growth through tuition assistance (Loan Forgiveness Program – NHSC, tuition reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment). https://thevillage.org/careers/our-benefits/