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

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Exhibit B Zone Navigator Job Announcement Salary: Salary based on education and experience 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 Chapel Hill/Carrboro area known as Zone 6, of the Family Success Alliance, Orange County. The position will serve as a "navigator" for families living in Zone 6 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 6. 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 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. • Attend community meetings such as neighborhood association meetings, related local task force and/or coalition meetings to promote FSA, build relationships with other advocates and stay current on community changes, challenges and opportunities. • Document and celebrate project successes in the zone and contribute to the overall community-based identity of FSA. • Attend FSA project, partner, Advisory Council and navigator group supervision meetings and participate in overall project planning and decision-making. 27