Position Overview:
Our Family Navigator role was created to better serve all families. DSACO will employ multiple Family Navigators to represent the rich ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of the individuals with Down syndrome living in our service area.
A primary role of a Family Navigator is to provide support, assistance, and quality referrals for minority families impacted by Down syndrome in Central Ohio. Additionally, the role collaborates with DSACO’s Licensed Social Worker to connect individuals/families with partner programs and community resources and advocates for them as needed. Equally as important, Family Navigators provide feedback to DSACO on community needs and assist with program development.
Job Details:
- Hours: Part-time, 10-15 hours per week
- Location: Hybrid work schedule (DSACO office/remote)
- Pay: $20 per hour DOQ
- Reports to Program Manager of Diversity Outreach
Primary Responsibilities:
- Actively recruit new families who are not yet involved with DSACO and increase engagement with existing and new minority families.
- Serve as a liaison between DSACO and existing and new minority families by providing insights, recommendations, and implementation alongside DSACO team.
- Explore and establish partnerships with community organizations and businesses to enhance and expand collaborative minority outreach efforts.
- Promote inclusion and recruit participation for DSACO events.
- Assist in planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating DSACO-hosted educational seminars and programs for minority families.
- Respond to calls and emails requesting community linkages and referrals, as well as other requests.
- Connect and collaborate with other organizations that serve DSACO minority membership.
- Provide cultural expertise and support to DSACO to expand outreach efforts to intentionally engage new families.
- Maintain complete documentation on programs, seminars, and events.
- Represent DSACO at applicable community programs, resource fairs, and networking events.
- Assist with writing articles for DSACO newsletter.
- Support DSACO fundraisers and events through assigned duties as needed.
- Provide updates and reports, on a regular basis, to Program Manager of Diversity Outreach.
- Attends and participates in professional growth trainings and conferences as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
- Passion for the mission and vision of the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Creativity and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and outstanding ability to maintain and foster relationships across a diverse set of individuals.
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
- Background in social work, special education, or prior professional experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is desired.
- Must have the ability to communicate with individuals effectively and strategically with Down syndrome and their families.
- Must maintain clear and organized notes and documentation.
- Must complete all necessary background checks and other pre-hire requirements as set forth by the organization and according to state and federal rules and regulations.
- Works outside of normal business hours, on weekends and nights as required by event.
DSACO is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the value of different experiences, skills, and voices in strengthening our work and achieving our mission. We also strive to have our team reflect the rich ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic diversity of our state. Because of this, we especially want to encourage people of color to apply.
DSACO is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, public assistance, local human rights commission activity, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to the attention of Carey Eash, ceash@dsaco.net.