Community Resource Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Founded in 1979 by a group of very involved, hands-on, highly regarded therapists, Children’s Therapy Center is on a mission to maximize the potential of children with disabilities. Our approach is to dismantle racism and ableism by offering collaborative, personalized, and family-centered physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We believe in the power of teamwork and offer early intervention services and multidisciplinary, play-based, and child-led early childhood special education.

Children’s Therapy Center’s is looking for a Part-Time, 20-hours per week, Community Resources Navigator to join our team! Children’s Therapy Center’s Community Resources Navigator will work to serve families of children 0-18 years of age across King and Pierce Counties (Washington). The Community Resources Navigator works collaboratively with families to develop a culturally responsive and appropriate individualized plan to access supportive services such as therapy programs, educational programs (Play and Learn Groups, Special Education, Head Start, Community Preschool, ability related services, transitional services), and / or other community programs and resources.

Primary Responsibilities

• Culturally Responsive and Linguistically Appropriate : provide services that are respectful of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and sensitive to the unique needs of each family.
• Resource Navigation : maintain a current directory of community resources and assist families in identifying and accessing resources such as healthcare, disability services, educational support, and more.
• Referral Services : refer families to appropriate community agencies, service providers, and support systems based on their needs.
• Case Management Support : follow-up to ensure families are successfully connected with resources and help them navigate any challenges that arise.
• Family and Community Outreach and Engagement : participate in family and community outreach opportunities, build relationships with community organizations, agencies, and service providers to stay informed about available resources and ensure families are aware of new and updated services.
• Advocacy and Support : advocate for and facilitate families in self-advocacy to receive the services and support they need, working and address any barriers or obstacles they encounter, and respond to inquiries and requests for information / services in a timely manner.
• Workshops and Educational Support : assist in planning, organizing, and leading play and learn groups, informational sessions or workshops that help families understand how to access and utilize available resources effectively.
• Documentation and Reporting : document and maintain accurate records of services provided, referrals made, and interactions through individualized family plans, ensuring confidentiality, and compliance with Children’s Therapy Center guidelines, policies, procedures, and HIPPA.
• Feedback & Evaluation : collect feedback from participants, track progress, and suggest improvements to enhance the program. Participate in program analysis to review trends, insights, barriers and / or challenges based on caseload reviews and other family data collected through Children’s Therapy Center programs.
• Administrative tasks : participate in monthly caseload and quarterly individualized family plans progress notes reviews to identify program needs, maintain updated outreach materials, conduct research and resource mapping.
• Participate as team member of Children’s Therapy Center; attend relevant meetings and in-services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Education and Experience :

Skills and Abilities :

Physical Requirements :

Schedule

The Community Resources Navigator role is available part time 20 hours per week and will serve families in King and Pierce Counties. Travel between locations will be required to support families and participate with each local community.

This role is expected to access and work in Children’s Therapy Center’s sites 3-5 days per week. Some remote work may be available based on the needs of the position. The primary office location for this position is flexible between Maple Valley, Kent, and Burien based on incumbent preferences and Organizational needs.

Compensation & Benefits :

Children’s Therapy Center offers equitable and competitive pay commensurate with job-related experience and education. The pay rate range for this position is $23.53-$36.06 per hour dependent on related experience and education.

Our comprehensive benefits package for full -time employees includes generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and continuing education benefits. Supplemental / premium insurance options are also available. Eligible full and part-time employees can enroll in our retirement plan with their first paycheck and will be eligible for company contributions after their first year of employment.

Children’s Therapy Center is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to hire candidates that reflect diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultural histories. We continually seek to understand, acknowledge and appreciate our differences, engaging with an attitude of respectful curiosity, and a growth-mindset. We believe everyone has the right to be respected and valued.

Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, and our values, Children’s Therapy Center provides all employees and applicants with equal opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship including consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

Salary : $24 - $36