Position Overview JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Access & Resource Navigation team as Resource Navigator. The Resource Navigator delivers assistance crucial to enhancing and improving a client's standard of living, assist in navigating resource systems, and break down services to manageable goals to establish patterns of success. Working as a part of the Access & Resource Navigation team, the Resource Navigator will strive to provide welcoming, integrated, culturally and linguistically responsive services focused on clients’ strengths as they face economic and housing-related challenges. This position reports to the Resource Navigation Manager and works closely across departments to support the self-sufficiency of individuals and families.
Responsibilities Follow up on assigned referrals and assessing each situation and screening for high-risk situations
Provide comprehensive assessments for individuals and multi-generational families, identifying areas of need and helping clients set goals
Meet with older adult clients to work on safety and housing stability to help them age in place
Co-facilitate educational workshops
Carry a caseload of individuals, older adults and families for follow up (estimated 40 households)
Provide appropriate external referrals as needed
Ensure clients access public benefit programs for which they are eligible
Maintain documentation of client interactions in software system with integrity and in line with the quality standard set by supervisor
Other duties assigned by supervisor
Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have Must have a valid CA driver's license, insurance, a reliable personal vehicle, and a willingness to travel off-site
Bachelor’s degree (in a human services field – social work, gerontology, psychology, etc.)
Minimum of one year of experience in a case management/resource coordination role
Understanding of the low-income population and the concept of trauma informed care
Desire to work with clients across the lifespan
Experience setting limits when working with stressed clients, often in some level of urgency
Ability to show an unconditional positive regard for clients who turn to JFS for support
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Master’s Degree in a human service field (e.g. MSW) preferred; Previous training in Motivational Interviewing and Financial Literacy
Detailed-oriented and conscientious documentation due to contract standards
Prior experience in the non-profit sector
Experience working with individuals and families facing economic challenges
Important Notice Please submit your cover letter and resume on your application.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).
About Jewish Family Service of San Diego Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner inMoving Forward Together. To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.
*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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