Navigator

Title: Navigator

• Department: 100% Program
• Status: Non-Exempt / Part-time
• Reports to: Program Director

Shift:

• Monday – Thursday: 9am - 2pm,
• Friday: 9:00am - 11:30am

Supervises: N/A

Summary: The Navigator will partner with community organizations rooted in the Riverwood Community (61st and South Peoria) to convene community members, gain input about barriers/perceived barriers to federal nutrition program participation and identify a program of interest. Furthermore, the navigator will develop and implement a plan to make notable changes in awareness, access, and/or participation of identified programs. This is a 12-month grant funded position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: To perform the role successfully, each essential function must be performed satisfactorily.

• Maintain resources & information with appropriate referral sources to help connect clients to opportunities for empowerment
• Conduct listening sessions to assess knowledge, access, barriers, and possible solutions
• Derive recommendations for improving access and develop an initiative to meet identified needs
• Create a referral system for community resources
• Assist individuals and families with SNAP enrollment
• Measure impact of initiative implemented through community recommendations
• Complete surveys over the course of the project period
• Provide final report with recommendations at the end of the grant period
• Gather community and lived experience input and perspectives to inform project implementation before, during, and after
• Implement a project that aims to increase awareness, access, and/or participation in selected federal nutrition programs in the Riverwood community
• Developing SMARTIE (Strategic, Measurable, Ambitious, Realistic, Time-Bound, Inclusive, Equitable) goal to measure project success
• Complete interim and final reports
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Candidates Should Have

• Knowledge of community-based services for marginalized individuals and families
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own workload
• Awareness of the need to maintain personal and professional boundaries
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Understanding of, and strong commitment to equity and diversity
• Understanding of the need for confidentiality

Experience and Skills

• Experience in supporting individuals from marginalized communities
• Good organizational skills
• Experience working particularly with Microsoft Word and Excel, email, and database systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to present information clearly
• Experience in consulting and involving people in service design and delivery
• Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships
• Good listening skills

Personal Attributes

• Have lived experience and a clear understanding of the needs individuals and families from marginalized communities face
• Willingness to share personal experiences in an appropriate way and maintain clear boundaries
• Be efficient, responsible, and maintain a high level of personal organization
• Willingness to seek support and guidance
• Have a flexible, ‘can-do’ approach
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Bilingual is preferred but not required

Education: Minimum requirement is a High School diploma or equivalent. .

Salary & Benefits: $19 per hour; Benefits include holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Benefits are outlined in the Employee Personnel and Policy manual.

South Tulsa Community House is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a broad and diverse pool of candidates and strongly believe that our organization benefits from the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 22.5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19