Family Navigator - Pathways Village

Job Details

Description

Hilltop's mission is to create connection to build a community where everyone belongs. We value Relationship, Integrity, Courage, Inclusivity, Growth, and Fun.

Who We Are: At Hilltop Community Resources, we are more than a multi-faceted non-profit organization that serves our community. We’re a large and vibrant collection of creative and driven individuals that each play a unique and important part in what we do every day. Headquartered in beautiful Western Colorado, Hilltop is invested in the betterment of where we live, work and play. For 75 years, Hilltop has provided resources and support for a wide range of people of all ages, stages and walks of life. Our approach is rooted in our values that we weave into everything we do. We care about people and prioritize a healthy and happy workplace culture.

The Part You’ll Play: Working at Hilltop is a fantastic opportunity with lots of chances for growth, connection and team building. Hilltop values the employee experience and promotes a culture of purpose and belonging for every employee. We believe work can be fulfilling and fun. This role is no exception. An overview of this position entails…

This position is responsible for supporting residents at Pathways Village and Asset House to identify goals, needs, and resources for keeping individuals housed and reaching their identified goals, preventing out-of-home placement or current placement disruption utilizing a variety of evidence-based practices to help families navigate the resources needed to become healthy, stable and safe.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Become trained and/or certified in assigned Hilltop Program, curriculum or Practice, and conduct duties in accordance to fidelity standards, grant requirements and program guidelines.
• Complete certifications and trainings required for position, which may include, but not be limited to High Fidelity Wraparound Standards, Credentials of the Colorado Standards for Peer and Family Specialist, Credentials of the Family Resource Center (FRC), Parents as Teachers (PaT), or other required training, as applicable to assigned role.
• Upon enrollment, create a family working file with all necessary documentation; assist families in developing their individualized goal/plan.
• Administer all required assessments and screenings with families.
• Enter and maintain data as required by assigned program.
• Shares “lived” experience with families in accordance with fidelity model if required by role in the assigned program.
• Refer families to external services and resources when family needs are outside the scope of Navigator’s professional training.
• Shares “lived” experience with participants/families by modeling effective personal interactions and behaviors, advocating for and supporting individuals, sharing personal experiences, mentoring individuals, and helping to build natural supports.
• Collaborate with relevant agencies to assist clients with meeting goals.
• Accompany, facilitate, and/or attend family meetings/staffing times with other court, school, and/or legal related agencies. Provide or brainstorm ideas regarding transportation, as needed.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and information on programs and community resources.
• Lead and facilitate engaging educational and social workshops for residents, fostering community connection and personal development.
  
  

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

More Specifically, In This Role We Request: This position requires some specific skills that we hope you can bring.

• Associate Degree in Human Services or related field or four years of related experience in the Human Services field. Two years of lived experience (i.e., housing insecurity, behavioral health, food insecurity or recovery from addiction) is required.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Proof of current automobile insurance
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Certificate from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training (preferred)
  
  

Now Tell Us About You: Here’s your chance to shine! Hilltop recognizes the unique experiences, and skill sets every individual brings to the table. We know the journey is different for everyone. Please apply to share your background, education, previous experience or special qualities you can bring to this role. This position will stop accepting application on 11/13/24.

Before you join the Hilltopper Community: Connections come with care! Before you join our team, you will be required to go through some background checks and health clearances to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community.

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Non-Facility Fingerprint Card
• Non-Facility TRAILS (Child Abuse Registry)
• Influenza Vaccination (recommended)
• Any other required vaccination
  
  

Perks And Benefits To Sweeten The Pot

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• The starting wage range for this role is $20.00 to $21.00 per hour.
• Check out our full benefits package here: https://www.htop.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/87/2023/07/FINAL-Benefit-Guide-2023-2024-2.pdf
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• The schedule for this specific position is full-time Monday-Friday from 8a-5p, with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others