Agenda - 05-15-2018 8-c - Family Success Alliance – Agreements for Navigator Program

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Exhibit B • Attend FSA project, partner, Advisory Council and navigator group supervision meetings and participate in overall project planning and decision-making. Typical Qualifications • Prefer candidates that are from the community with children that attend a zone school and can identify with families struggling to make ends meet. • Must possess strong people skills. • Ideal candidates are bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural applicants. [when applicable] • Requires a minimum combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or a GED with a preference for candidates that are enrolled in or have goals for higher education. Skills/Abilities • Ability to connect with and build trusting relationships with families struggling to make ends meet. • An excitement and passion for identifying and connecting with students and families who can benefit from program participation. • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse groups. • Possess a range of communication skills that can be employed in various settings and with families that are the most in need. • Uses personal experiences of overcoming obstacles as a tool for helping others build success while also maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. Knowledge • Candidates should be resourceful and knowledgeable of community resources, with a working knowledge of county/municipal systems and agencies that support children and families. • An understanding of the role that structural barriers play in health and academic disparities is preferable. • Knowledge of the history of the community and the ways that may shape local culture, and individual behavior and identity. • Knowledge of neighborhoods located near New Hope Elementary and A.L. Stanback Middle school. Requirements • This position requires transportation and some night and weekend hours. 15