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Sacramento Children's Home · 9 hours ago

Neighborhood Navigator

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.25/hr - $26.16/hr

2+ years exp

Sacramento Children's Home, established in 1867, is a respected charity focused on serving diverse communities. The Neighborhood Navigator acts as a liaison for African American families, providing advocacy and support to improve their well-being and access to resources.

CommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Linh Nguyen

Responsibilities

Connect with Community Incubator Leads (CILs) and Cultural Brokers and provide support if/when needed

Act as a cultural guide to decrease the likelihood of cultural misunderstandings

In collaboration with the FRC Intervention Specialist, maintain an up-to-date directory of community resources to support the African American families by identifying resources and services appropriate to the family’s need

Assure culturally congruent service planning and service delivery through participation at designated decision-making meetings such as, multi-disciplinary resource team meetings, case staffing, family conferences, court hearings and other planning meetings requested by the family

Serve as a catalyst for change by modeling and mentoring behavioral change, which can break down bias, prejudice, and other institutional barriers that exist

Improve access to African American infant and maternal health resources through participation in collaboratives, meetings, streamline referral processes, warm handoffs, educational opportunities and additional coordination as needed

Increase the ability of African American men, women and children to manage chronic stress by cultivating relationships with community partners through participation in collaboratives, meetings, streamline referral processes, warm handoffs, educational opportunities and additional coordination as needed

Decrease the barriers to resources that lead to Black-White health disparities and social inequities for men, women and children

Engage the community to support African American families' health and well-being with education and outreach efforts

Link family to crisis intervention services and work collaboratively to assist family when crisis situations arise

Link families to appropriate Family Resource Center supports as needed

Support family in understanding school, judicial or institutional processes

Provide cultural interpretations and support in order to decrease the likelihood of cultural misunderstandings in meetings, Team Decision Making (TDM), family meetings, school meetings, Multidisciplinary Resource Team Meetings, and other meetings as requested by the family

Facilitate FRC Workshop as needed

Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Resource Team Meetings as scheduled

Attend weekly supervision meetings

Attend trainings provided by the Child Abuse Prevention Center and other internal/external training sources to stay relevant

Provide transportation support to assist families to attend meetings and support services as needed

Submit accurate data in a timely manner as required by Birth & Beyond Policy and Procedures

Model nurturing attitudes and behaviors in all contact with program participants and teammates

Maintain a safe, clean, and enriching work environment for families and staff

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

African American cultureCommunity engagement experienceMediation skillsCultural sensitivityChild developmentFamily dynamicsSubstance abuse issuesChild abuse issuesMicrosoft Word/OutlookEffective communicationOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required

Knowledge of the African American community and 2 years' experience successfully engaging with the African American community is required

Knowledge and understanding of historical context, values, beliefs, and practices of African American culture is required

Must reflect those who reside in the identified service neighborhoods identified in contract with First 5 Sacramento

Must be able to meet the background clearance standards of First 5 Sacramento and Sacramento Children's Home requirements

Driving is an essential function of this job

Employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment

A valid driver's license and minimum insurance coverage is also required

Must be at least 21 years old

Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Possess exceptional mediation skills

Ability to be culturally sensitive

Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with families as established by the lead agency

Ability to develop and sustain partnerships and collaborations with schools, churches, and other community agencies

Ability to serve as a catalyst for change by modeling and mentoring behavioral change, which can break down bias, prejudice, and other institutional barriers that exist

Knowledge of child abuse issues

Knowledge of child development and behavior

Knowledge of family dynamics

Knowledge of substance abuse issues

Knowledge of local cultures

Skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form

Good organizational skills

Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner

Excellent problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Outlook

Ability to report to work on a regular and reliable basis

Baseline understanding of African American maternal and infant health disparities, especially related to historical and systemic issues on both a national and local level