Literacy Minnesota is seeking an individual for a part-time Bilingual Family Navigator position. Bilingual in Spanish. This position is 20 hours per week (or 0.50 FTE). The core hours for this position is Mondays through Friday including evenings and some weekends. Literacy Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy through education, community building and advocacy.
Position Overview: The Bilingual Family Navigator provides parent education, developmental information and family support program enrollment services, assessment, resource and referral services. This position will use Literacy Minnesota’s parenting curriculum to teach two 1.5-hour or 2-hour classes per week in person, as well as be available for office hours, parent navigation, and organizational and community outreach and collaboration. This position reports to the Family and Community Advocacy Manager. Work environment consists of a community-based school and office environment. Time spent on the computer is approximately 40%. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Compensation: starting pay rate between $21,840-23,920 per year (commensurate with experience). This position is benefits-eligible, and will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) and be eligible for paid holidays.
__ ** Specific responsibilities of the Bilingual Family Navigator include, but are not limited to:**
Educational Innovation, Evaluation & Pedagogical Practice - 50% * Perform other duties as assigned. * Administer assessments in parenting class in order to track progress and assess needs. * Collect and enter attendance data into Student Information Database (SID). Input data on a timely basis. * Regularly assess needs and screen parents to assist in determining eligibility for service programs and student needs for appropriate services and referrals. * Provide in-person and online parenting education.
Community Ambassadorship - 30%
Collaborative Leadership Practice (Internal & External) - 15% * Collaborate with Preschool Teacher to exchange information on family literacy and student progress. * Work with ABE programs and Preschool Teachers in the planning and implementation of family activities at the learning centers. * Collaborate with teachers to provide high quality navigation service to adult learners. * Collaborate with community agencies in order to provide appropriate program referrals and information, as well as recruit learners.
Organizational Policies & Procedures - 5% * Keep current on and follow mandatory child abuse reporting requirements. * Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with participants. * Maintain confidentiality of family/participant records and information.
Fostering a Practice of Equity Diversity and Inclusion – 5%
Qualifications for this position include: