Family Navigator

ABOUT US: Hilltop Community Resources is a non-profit organization that has been providing human services to the Grand Valley for over 70 years. We value integrity, inclusion, relationship, growth, courage, and FUN! Hilltop puts People First and gives them the tools and support they need to face life's challenges. Hilltop provides numerous different services throughout Mesa, Delta, Montrose, and Gunnison Counties. 

PURPOSE STATEMENT: At Hilltop, we are dedicated to connecting people and building community.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive pay and benefits package. 
• Professional and personal development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and the lives of others. 

This position is responsible for supporting parents and their children, preventing out-of-home placement or current placement disruption. Depending on assigned role, utilizes the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and a variety of evidence-based practices to help families navigate the resources needed to become healthy, stable and safe.

This full-time position has a normal schedule of Monday-Friday at our Grand Junction Family Resource Center, with some potential for evenings and weekends as needed.

This position has a starting wage range of $19.50-$20.47 per hour.

Accepting applications until the position is filled.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Become trained and/or certified in assigned Hilltop Program, curriculum or Practice, and conduct duties in accordance to fidelity standards, grant requirements and program guidelines.
2. Complete certification(s) required for position, which may include, but not be limited to Credentials of the Colorado Standards for Peer and Family Specialist, Credentials of the Family Resource Center (FRC), or other required training, as applicable to assigned role.
3. Make initial contact, via Family Resource Center (FRC) walk-in or other internal or external referral source, with participant family to present available services and provide referrals and/or concrete support through one-on-one meetings, home visits, and/or phone contact.
4. Upon enrollment, create a family working file with all necessary documentation; assist families in developing their individualized goal/plan.
5. Administer all required assessments and screenings with families.
6. Enter and maintain data as required by assigned program.
7. Refer families to internal/external services and resources as needed throughout the course of the program.
8. Maintain contact with families on caseload a minimum of one time per week.
9. Collaborate with relevant agencies to assist clients with meeting goals.
10. Plan, advertise, and implement lessons, activities and parenting classes based on specific program curriculum requirements.
11. Service to be facilitated in face to face meetings-preferable in participant’s homes or virtually if necessary.
12. Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and information on programs and community resources.
13. Obtain necessary and ongoing training for services being provided.
14. Other duties as assigned.

CLEARANCES & HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

The following background checks are conducted by Hilltop Community Resources:

• Hilltop Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Driving Record
• Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List
• Non-Facility Fingerprint Card
• Non-Facility TRAILS (Child Abuse Registry)
• Influenza Vaccination (recommended)
• Any other required vaccination