Position: Grow Navigator

Organization: Greater Omaha Chamber

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Resource Navigation – Confidential in-take and assessment of individual employees at member companies and connection to services and community resources to overcome work and life issues that may interfere with their ability to continue their employment.

· Resource Cultivation - Build a substantial body of knowledge around housing, legal, transportation, food assistance, childcare, health/mental health, career, and financial coaching resources. With Support from the Director, work to expand the network and variety of resources available to employees.

· Planning and Preparation – Gain trust with employees by developing a client-centered plan to enable coaching of clients so they gain the confidence needed to initiate contact with professional resources. (i.e. prepare and dispel myths about mental health and services, suicidal ideation, relapse prevention, and support, etc). Coach effective communication skills and role play to establish and maintain healthy relationships inside and outside the workplace.

· Ongoing Support—Weekly and monthly check-ins with employees for the duration of employment to ensure successful connection and plan maintenance.

· Business Outreach - Provide information and participate in employer meetings as necessary to encourage participation in the program. Educate employers on how barriers affect job performance. Develop an understanding of member companies’ human resources policies, benefit plans, and workforce concerns.

· Financial Coaching – Work with employer member companies' employees and assist with spending plans, budgeting, credit repair, and individual/family financial planning. Develop competency in financial coaching techniques.

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