Educational Navigator
Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties
- Omaha, NE
- Permanent
- Full-time
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Program ManagerGeneral DescriptionThe Navigator serves as an integral member of the Learning Community Center of North Omaha program team. This role entails recruiting, teaching, and actively engaging families in North Omaha to facilitate their connection to the program and community services. The position is dedicated to empowering parents by imparting essential skills and knowledge, thereby fostering a conducive environment for learning within the home and enabling them to serve as stronger role models for their children.Essential Job Duties
- Screen parents interested in the program to assess eligibility.
- Recruit new families to the program when necessary and maintain an organized tracking system for families on the waiting list.
- Complete intake forms and conduct in-home evaluations with each parent participant regularly.
- Track families using the database, ensuring timely updates with relevant notes, files, evaluations, and attendance records according to the program operational manual.
- Promote attendance and punctuality, motivating participants to adhere to class requirements.
- Visit participant families in their homes, assisting them in establishing educational and personal goals, overcoming barriers to program engagement, and implementing strategies taught at the center in their own homes.
- Develop and coordinate individual and group educational/service plans for parents and their children, facilitating participation in learning opportunities within schools and the community, and referring families to appropriate community programs and services based on their needs.
- Identify topics to integrate into Parent University sessions.
- Represent the Learning Community Center Program in the community, serving as a liaison and presenting program information at community events, neighborhood meetings, schools, etc., to raise awareness of the program and its services.
- Provide backup supervision for children as needed.
- Transport families as required.
- Actively participate in staff meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates proactive and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Maintains a positive attitude, displays enthusiasm, and fosters cooperation, demonstrating a willingness to collaborate with and support others.
- Exhibits professionalism and helpfulness when interacting with staff, families, and the public, going above and beyond to assist in problem-solving and serving as an ambassador for the Program.
- Proactively and consistently cultivates relationships with potential parents.
- Actively participates in industry-related education and/or professional organizations.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to changing work conditions and project requirements.
- Consistently fulfills commitments, providing thorough and timely service/information, and meeting deadlines for all job functions.
- Adheres to attendance policy and maintains a professional business dress appearance.
- Takes initiative on all projects and activities.
- Generates innovative ideas and proposes alternatives for work assignments.
- Demonstrates a high level of integrity in all interactions and decisions.
- Sets a positive example by adhering to organizational policies.
- Exhibits a strong interest and desire to perform the best possible job.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; degrees in Education or Social Work preferred.
- Background in schools and familiarity with educational techniques that enhance children's learning preferred.
- Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Availability to attend workshops, meetings, and in-services.
- Ability to work independently, managing time and details, while also committed to team collaboration.
- Proficiency in word processing and Excel spreadsheets for data entry.
- Reliable transportation, current vehicle registration, valid driver’s license, and insurance with a good driving record.
- Flexibility in schedule, including evenings and some weekends.
- Understanding of diverse populations, and ability to build rapport with individuals from various backgrounds.
While engaged in this role, the employee will primarily be stationed at a desk, operating a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Additionally, they may move within the office environment and frequently communicate with coworkers, vendors, and the public. On occasion, the employee may be required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, both within and outside the organization.The essential job duties detailed above is not an exhaustive list. Additional duties may be added, as necessary, or as assigned, by the Program Manager or Director of Family Engagement Services.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Learning Community provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a protected Veteran, marital status, genetic information or membership in any other class protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation and training.Powered by JazzHR