Family Resource Navigator - El Programa Hispano Católico

Become A Part of the El Programa Hispano Catòlico Team!

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is an organization that supports individuals in reaching their fullest potential. For nearly 40 years, our mission has been to advance racial equity and social justice through the power of our Latinx roots, culture, and community. This mission, which is at the heart of everything we do, has allowed us to respond to local needs by addressing the social determinants of health. We achieve this through our program areas: Housing, Economic Sustainability, Education, Community Wellness, and DV/SA Prevention and Intervention. Today, EPHC serves more than 30,000 people annually and employs over 100 staff members, the majority of whom are bilingual, and over 93% are bicultural.

Although EPHC is affiliated with the Catholic Charities Network, candidates or participants do not need to be Catholic to work with us or receive services. Across our programs and services, staff of all faiths-or none-work within our framework of respect for our mission, the dignity of the human person, and the common good.

To learn more about EPHC, visit our website at https://elprograma.org/

BENEFITS:

• Vacation & Sick Time Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• 90% employer-paid health insurance with buy-up options
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Access to our Retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Bonus Wellness Days
• Continuous Growth and Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make a positive impact

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under the general supervision of the Family Engagement Coordinator, the Family Resource Navigator (FRN) is responsible for providing trauma-informed short-term case management, information and referral assistance, and supporting families navigate systems of care at the assigned schools. FRNs will collaborate with SUN Site Manager, school administrators, and other community partners to identify families who could use additional support to address and assist in their universal household needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provide community resources and service referrals (e.g., rent, utilities, food, legal, social, mental health, employment, and education).
• Recruit participants & facilitate a Family Leadership Team at assigned schools.
• Coordinate monthly parent workshops & family engagement efforts of interest to parents.
• Provide trauma informed short term case management and maintain a caseload.
• Assist in maintaining hygiene closet and community clothes closet in assigned schools.
• Conduct community outreach as needed to meet required outcomes.
• Collaborate with SUN Site Manager, school building administrators, school staff, and community partners to identify families who could use additional support navigating systems of care.
• Organize and maintain records, documentation, and reports as required by agency, partners and funders, including use of Salesforce database.
• Attend meetings with program manager, school administrators, partner and EPHC meetings as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Unless an item or section is labeled required, we consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills qualifying. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

• Must be bilingual (Spanish/English) and culturally responsive.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.
• High School Diploma or GED required with at least 1 year experience in the related field.
• Experience providing referral support and resource navigation is preferred.
• Must be able to organize/prioritize work, be proactive, take initiative, follow through, and have a high attention to detail
• Ability to work well both independently and in team setting; adapt well to dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which include some evenings and weekends.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Must have driver's license, access to vehicle and automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check required

COMPENSATION: $23-$24/hour DOE. This is a grant-funded position..

LOCATION & TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Location: Hall & East Gresham Elementary.

Typical Working Conditions: This position will be work at Job duties may require occasional travel, and evening and weekend work depending on program needs.

Community On-Site (80% of time)

• Supporting parents and families at designated school sites, providing resource navigation, case management services, leading family events, attending in-person trainings, attending community partner meetings, and funder meetings.

In office (10% of time)

• In office work is located at EPHC's office in Gresham, OR and is required for staff meetings, department meetings, community events, and other additional duties requiring in office work.

Remote from home (10% of time)

• Remote work from home for administrative tasks such as data entry, expense report submission, and work-related virtual meetings. Note: Remote work is dependent on performance and may be revoked at supervisors' discretion.

EPHC strives to provide a balanced work-life schedule through our innovative 4-day work week. We believe in maximizing productivity and employee well-being by providing an extra day each week for you to recharge and enjoy personal pursuits if you successfully complete your work in that timeframe.

TO APPLY: Please submit your cover letter and resume to El Programa Hispano's online application at www.elprograma.org/careers

El Programa Hispano Catolico is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EPHC does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

EPHC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER