Family Navigator Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Our work is important and vital to children and families in the community, and we are seeking caring individuals to join our Bauer family to help us continue "to empower children and their families to thrive".

Job Title: Family Resource Center Navigator

Pay Range: $19.50 hourly

What We Do:

At Bauer, we empower children and their families to thrive. Bauer Family Resources mission is at the heart of every program and service offered to our community. It is our belief that every child and family has a desire for a life that is filled with success, strong family and community connections and hope for tomorrow. Bauer's work is measured against this mission statement to ensure we are true to it.

Our Workplace Culture:

We are building a culture of belonging – where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to work and enable them to do the best work of their life. We are a culture grounded by collaboration, personal growth and well-being. We care about each other, ourselves, our communities and the environment which we live in. We respect all with humility and patience.

Bauer Family Resources does not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in a group or class protected by local, state and federal government laws. At Bauer we encourage diversity and promote equality.

Position Summary:

The Family Resource Center Navigator is responsible for implementing and operating the Family Resource Center in their community. The Family Resource Center Navigator will lead the collaborative approach to primary prevention in their area, coordinate primary prevention efforts, and work to lead the community to work together. This position will have or has the potential to have direct contact, on a regular and continuing basis, with children who are under the direct supervision of the agency.

Essential Functions:

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Implement services offered at Grace's house that meet the needs of the community.
• Identify, contact, and maintain knowledge of formal and informal resources in the community that provide family support and recreational activities.
• Effectively and professionally represent the agency when promoting Community Partners and the Family Resource Center at events, meetings, and other outreach activities.
• Effectively coordinate, plan, and attend events for the community with an emphasis on preventing child abuse and neglect. This could include events held on evenings and weekends.
• Effectively and professionally share success stories, engage families to make referrals, and speak with community members in order to maintain or increase the number of clients being served or assist with the creation of the Family Resource Centers.
• Effectively communicate with families that arrive at the Family Resource Center for service and assistance.
• Collaborate with community members to effectively assist families.
• Responsible for connecting families to resources and providing informal support.
• Responsible for knowing community resources and connecting families to these resources.
• Ensure the safety and cleanliness of Grace's House
• Assist with special projects or other tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

Education/Certification/Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a directly related human service field from an accredited

• Valid driver's license

Experience Required:

• 1 year of experience working with children and families.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• 1 year of experience working with children and families.

What We Offer: (Full-Time 30 hours or more per week)

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401K
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Employer Health Savings Contributions
• Telehealth
• Free Mental Health Coverage
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Bereavement
• Referral Bonus
• Annual Wellness Programs
• Reflective Supervision
• Community Involvement

Other Benefits May Apply Based on Position

• Paid Snow Days
• Hiring & Retention Bonus
• Early Childhood Education Scholarship
• Paid Professional Development
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement

Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer.

Bauer Family Resources, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace.