Resource Navigator (Full-Time, Temp to Hire), Access & Resource Navigation

Position Title: Resource Navigator (Case Manager) 

Organization: Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Department: Access & Resource Navigation

Position Type: Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), Non-Exempt, Temporary- 6 month position with potential to become permanent

Work Setting: Hybrid

Reports To: Lead Resource Navigator

Pay Range: $22- $23.50/hour

Total Compensation:

In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:

• Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employees (if working 30 hours or more)
• Employer-covered life insurance (if working 30 hours or more)

Time Away from Work:

Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:

• Sick Pay 

Position Overview: 

JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Access & Resource Navigation team as Resource Navigator. The Resource Navigator delivers assistance crucial to enhancing and improving a client's standard of living, assist in navigating resource systems, and break down services to manageable goals to establish patterns of success. Working as a part of the Access & Resource Navigation team, the Resource Navigator will strive to provide welcoming, integrated, culturally and linguistically responsive services focused on clients’ strengths as they face economic and housing related challenges. This position reports to the Lead Resource Navigator and works closely across departments to support the self-sufficiency of individuals and families.  

This is a temporary position - 6 month position with potential to become permanent.

Responsibilities:

• Follow up on assigned referrals and assessing each situation and screening for high-risk situations
• Provide comprehensive assessments for individuals and families, identifying areas of need and helping clients set goals
• Working closely with other case managers and service providers to coordinate care for shared clients
• Co-facilitate financial education workshops
• Carry a caseload of individuals and families for follow up (estimated 40 households)
• Provide appropriate external referrals as needed
• Ensure clients access public benefit programs for which they are eligible
• Maintain documentation of client interactions in software system with integrity and in line with the quality standard set by supervisor
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Skills/Experience/Abilities That Are a Must-Have:

• Bachelor’s degree (in a human services field)
• Minimum of one year of experience in a case management/resource coordination role
• Understanding of the low-income population and the concept of trauma informed care
• Experience setting limits when working with stressed clients, often in some level of urgency
• Ability to show an unconditional positive regard for clients who turn to JFS for support
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Skills/Abilities We’d Like You to Have:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Master’s Degree in a human service field (e.g. MSW) preferred Previous training in Motivational Interviewing and Financial Literacy
• Detailed-oriented and conscientious documentation due to contract standards
• Prior experience in the non-profit sector
• Experience working with individuals and families facing economic challenges

Important Notice:

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).

About Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Jewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community.  For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving.  At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency.  We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect.  Our goal is your success.  Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together.  To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org. 

*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without atte