Sisters of Charity Health System
Family Engagement Navigator
Sisters of Charity Health System, Akron, Ohio, United States, 44301
Family Navigators
The Early Childhood Resource Center is recruiting for two (2) full-time Family Navigators for the Akron office. This position will report to the Early Childhood Regional Coordinator. Family Navigators are essential to the success of Akron's Unified Early Learning System. By ensuring families are supported and connected, this role helps children access the services they need to thrive and supports the broader goal of equitable, high-quality early learning for all. The Family Navigator will provide relationship-based support to families enrolled in the Unified Early Learning System (UELS). This role ensures that families are connected to health, housing, behavioral, and social services, and that developmental screenings and referrals are followed through. The position is grounded in the Head Start model and emphasizes warm handoffs, trust-building, and reducing barriers to early intervention. Key Responsibilities
Follow up on developmental and family screenings to ensure timely referrals and service access. Support families in navigating health, housing, food, transportation, and behavioral health systems. Provide warm handoffs to community-based services and maintain a manageable caseload for in-depth support. Track family progress and maintain accurate documentation in alignment with program protocols. Family Engagement & Support
Build trusting relationships with families to support long-term engagement and stability. Participate in family engagement activities such as Parent Cafs and community events. Collaborate with Early Childhood Specialists and Program Administrators to ensure coordinated support. Community Collaboration
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local resources and referral pathways. Attend community partner meetings and represent the UELS at outreach events. Work closely with behavioral coaches, educators, and administrators to align family and classroom supports. Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in family support, case management, or early childhood services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach. Familiarity with community-based services in Summit County and surrounding areas. Ability to manage documentation and reporting requirements with attention to detail. Preferred Attributes
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Swahili) preferred. Experience with Head Start, Help Me Grow, or similar family-centered programs. Knowledge of early childhood development and developmental screening tools. Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.
The Early Childhood Resource Center is recruiting for two (2) full-time Family Navigators for the Akron office. This position will report to the Early Childhood Regional Coordinator. Family Navigators are essential to the success of Akron's Unified Early Learning System. By ensuring families are supported and connected, this role helps children access the services they need to thrive and supports the broader goal of equitable, high-quality early learning for all. The Family Navigator will provide relationship-based support to families enrolled in the Unified Early Learning System (UELS). This role ensures that families are connected to health, housing, behavioral, and social services, and that developmental screenings and referrals are followed through. The position is grounded in the Head Start model and emphasizes warm handoffs, trust-building, and reducing barriers to early intervention. Key Responsibilities
Follow up on developmental and family screenings to ensure timely referrals and service access. Support families in navigating health, housing, food, transportation, and behavioral health systems. Provide warm handoffs to community-based services and maintain a manageable caseload for in-depth support. Track family progress and maintain accurate documentation in alignment with program protocols. Family Engagement & Support
Build trusting relationships with families to support long-term engagement and stability. Participate in family engagement activities such as Parent Cafs and community events. Collaborate with Early Childhood Specialists and Program Administrators to ensure coordinated support. Community Collaboration
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local resources and referral pathways. Attend community partner meetings and represent the UELS at outreach events. Work closely with behavioral coaches, educators, and administrators to align family and classroom supports. Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in family support, case management, or early childhood services. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach. Familiarity with community-based services in Summit County and surrounding areas. Ability to manage documentation and reporting requirements with attention to detail. Preferred Attributes
Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Swahili) preferred. Experience with Head Start, Help Me Grow, or similar family-centered programs. Knowledge of early childhood development and developmental screening tools. Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.