Resource Navigator

As a Community Resource Navigator, you will serve as a vital link between individuals and the resources they need to thrive. Reporting to the Program Director, your role will focus on leveraging your social work skills to assist clients in navigating services related to workforce development, addiction counseling, and behavioral health. Your effective communication skills will enhance your ability to conduct motivational interviews and manage crises, ensuring clients receive the necessary support for their personal growth and stability. Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the community.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Work with participants using trauma-informed care.

- Research resources regularly to stay up-to-date.

- Represent WomenFirst at career fairs, tabling events, and other outreach activities.

- Assist participants until their needs are met with appropriate resources.

- Document your encounters in JotForm.

- Attend weekly staff meetings.

- Participate in all training sessions.

- Choose a minimum of one weekend per month to attend "Let’s Connect" and other WomenFirst events.

- Collaborate with the team effectively.

- Attend weekly multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.

- Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Be open to feedback.

- Complete your 30/60/90-day plan.

- Create and organize resources in Google Drive.

As a Community Resource Navigator, you will serve as a vital link between individuals and the resources they need to thrive. Reporting to the Program Director, your role focuses on leveraging core skills in social work to assist clients in navigating services related to workforce development, addiction counseling, and behavioral health. Your effective communication skills will enhance your ability to conduct motivational interviewing and crisis management, ensuring clients receive the support necessary for their personal growth and stability. Join our team to make a meaningful impact in the community. Social work skills to assist clients in navigating services related to workforce development, addiction counseling, and behavioral health. Your effective communication skills will enhance your ability to conduct motivational interviews
and social work skills to assist clients in navigating services related to workforce development, addiction counseling, and behavioral health. Your effective communication skills will enhance your ability to conduct motivational interviews

* Work with Participants with trauma-informed care.

* Research Resources frequently to stay up-to-date

* Represent WomenFirst at Career fairs, Tabling, and other events.

* Work with participants until they have their needs met with the resources they need.

* Document in JotForm your encounters

Attend Weekly staff Meetings

* Attend all trainings

* Choose a minimum of one weekend a Month to attend Let's Connect and other WomenFirst events.

* Collaborate with the Team

* Attend weekly MDT Meetings

* Have great communication and collaboration skills

* Ability to take Feedback

* Complete your 30/60/90 Plan.

* Create and collect resources in Google Drive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with clients and community partners
• Proficient in motivational interviewing techniques
• Experience in crisis management and intervention
• Knowledge of Section 8 housing programs and workforce development strategies
• Knowledgeable in Resources and where to find them
• Proficient in Google, Excel, Word, Canva, and have great computer skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97220 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $28