School Engagement Navigator

3 weeks ago

Denver, United States The Salvation Army USA Western Territory Full time
Description

Job Title: School Engagement Navigator

FLSA Status: Full Time - non-exempt
Reports to: Program Manager

Schedule: FT, Varies
Supervises: N/A

Closing Date: 4/11/2024

Rate of Pay: $26/hour

Benefits: Standard; Full-Time, Non-Exempt employees are eligible for but not limited to the following:

  • Health, vision, dental, life as well as voluntary life and disability insurance
  • Sick leave benefit - 1 day per month, 12 sick days per year (accrual and availability begins at hire)
  • Vacation benefit - 10 vacation days per year, accrued at the rate of .0385 hours for each hour worked, excluding overtime (accrual begins at hire but may not be used until the completion of six months of employment)
  • One floating day off for use (accrued immediately, and again annually, but may not be used until the completion of the initial three-month introductory period of employment)
  • Pension Plan (after one year of continuous service)
  • Voluntary Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (403(b)plan)

Function:

The school engagement navigator provides trauma-informed and strengths-based navigation to educational resources for families who are marginalized, low income or experiencing housing displacement. This position responds to referrals made to the program from a family micro-unit site operated by The Salvation Army. The navigator utilizes assessment tools and other web based or local resources to help participants identify local schools and other educational resources that suit the needs of the family. Focus areas for navigation include school exploration/assessment, logistics on transportation, parental care support, and linkage to after school resources.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Receive referrals, coordinate intake, and explain educational navigation services with potential program participants.
  • Provide initial assessment to families to identify potential barriers to education.
  • Be part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent organizational skills and proven ability to balance multiple tasks and deadlines to meet team goals.
  • Develop pathways for linking children and families to local educational resources.
  • Utilizes a strong understanding of a trauma-informed/strength-based approach and is aware of barriers specific to marginalized families.
  • Liaise with local schools and identify after school programs that support marginalized families.
  • Provide ongoing follow-up and support to program participants.

General Responsibilities:

  • Works in coordination with the micro-unit site to develop intake, assessment, and data pathways to ensure optimal data collection for reporting and outcomes.
  • Maintain high quality record keeping including statistics, outcome measures and end of month reporting.
  • Network with schools, community partners, and government agencies for referrals, resource connections.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Qualification and Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in human service-related field, required. Three years of experience in experience in human services, education, or related setting, may be accepted in lieu of bachelor's degree. High School Degree/GRE required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Knowledge of local schools and educational resources preferred.
  • Service oriented mindset, with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, staff, and schools.
  • Experience with daily, detailed data entry and reporting.
  • Strong computer skills including web-based databases, internet research and knowledge of Microsoft applications.
  • Successfully pass background check.
  • Valid CO driver's license and ability to pass The Salvation Army driving requirements.
  • Be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission. Ability to reflect and model the high standards of our organization as one of the world's most distinguished human services charitable organizations.

The Salvation Army Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Acknowledgement of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:

I have been informed and understand The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. In my employ, I will not undermine the religious mission or religious purposes of the organization, nor will my professional conduct conflict with, interfere with, or undermine its religious programs or religious purposes.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis. Ability to grasp, push, pull, and reach overhead. Ability to operate telephone. Ability to lift to 25 pounds. Ability to access and produce information from the computer. Ability to understand written information. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A request to modify or adjust these requirements may be made to your supervisor and HR. The Salvation Army would attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and presents no undue hardship.

Qualifications
Education High School or Equivalent (required)
Licenses & Certifications Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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