Agenda - 09-05-2017 - 8-k - Ratification of Manager-Approved Agreements

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DocuSign Envelope ID:8E87460E-053E-4F51-836A-0798AA5D163E 14 '114,4 P'ip,,,,o, 11) , ii,,, it,,,,A y ,,,, )" e„, ,,1, A I It, V ' �l 111111/111/ Zone Navigator Job Announcement Salary: Salary based on education and experience Opening Date: Immediate Closing Date: March 20, 2017 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 New Hope area south of Hillsborough, known as Zone 4, of the Family Success Alliance. The position will serve as a "navigator" for families living in Zone 4 as part of the 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. Much of the work will be done in neighborhood, schools and community settings with families. We are looking for someone who knows the community and public schools 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 be located at a local nonprofit organization. Support and supervision will be in coordination with the Family Success Alliance Program Manager located at the Orange County Health Department. 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 4. Duties include but are not limited to: • Assist in recruiting and supporting a caseload of up to 20 families enrolled in the navigator program through monthly meetings, goal setting, resource referrals and peer support. • Act as a coach for families to model skills for parents to be their child's first teacher. • Utilize program forms to document progress in a timely, accurate manner with assigned families using a data tracking system. Training on use of the database will be provided. • Assist in recruiting and supporting families participating in summer 2017 kindergarten readiness program. • Be the go-between and "connector" between families and service providers to tailor programs to meet family needs and goals. • Support families to access needed programs and assist them in signing up and participating in programs.