2015-524-E Health - Mental Health America of the Triangle

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DocuSign Envelope ID:24392949-6CFE-4A47-8FC6-54FF2C794193 Exhibit"C" ,,,,r �� ,�� ° � ll,., ,,,1 DUr �V �'�,,,,,� ,,, Bilingual/Bi-Cultural Zone Navigator Job Announcement Salary: Based on education and experience, includes benefits Opening Date: Immediate Closing Date: July 10, 2015 Description: This is an invitation to join a strong team of dedicated professionals working to dramatically improve student achievement and family success for families struggling to make ends meet in the downtown Chapel Hill and Carrboro zone, known as Zone 6, of the Family Success Alliance.The position will serve as a "navigator' for families living in Zone 6 as part of the pilot work of the Family Success Alliance.This position will be a dynamic one, responding to the needs of the community and zone partners to assist the work.This will not be an office position; the majority of the wok will be done in neighborhoods and community settings with families. We are looking for someone who knows the community well and understands the challenges faced by families living in poverty.This versatile, on the ground position will connect with families to make program and resource referrals in areas such as housing, mental health, mentoring, health and wellness and career training and financial education while reporting on needs and obstacles to child and family success. We are looking for someone who can work independently and passionately while partnering with school staff, service providers, faith-based and community groups and neighborhood organizers and activists to develop a culture of achievement and success among all children and families in the zone.This position will report to the Executive Director of a local nonprofit organization. Examples of Duties This position will be responsible for the long-term strategy and day to day activities required to support child and family success in Zone 6. Duties include but are not limited to: • Assist in recruiting and supporting families participating in summer 2015 kindergarten readiness and parent literacy programs at Carrboro Elementary and Frank Porter Graham Elementary. • Be the go-between and "connector' between families and service providers so that families are aware of programs and services for children and families. • Support families to access needed programs and assist them in signing up and participating in programs. • Work with pre-k parent liaisons, school social workers and service providers to document and respond to un-meet needs of children and families in each school site. Assist in leading workshops for families so that they have the tools and capacity to advocate for their children. • Coordinate with project staff to plan and lead zone partner meetings.