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The 211 Resource Navigator plays a vital role in helping residents access social services by collecting data, conducting needs assessments and facilitating referrals within a network of community partners. This role is challenging, emotionally demanding and deeply impactful. Resource Navigators provide a broad-based human services assessment, making appropriate service referrals through a referral platform and ensuring follow-up to confirm referrals are utilized effectively. The 211 Resource Navigator’s responsibilities may evolve to align with new community needs and United Way initiatives, ensuring flexible and responsive support to residents. All calls to 211 are recorded for quality and training purposes.
Job Responsibility:
Secure consent and build caller profiles for longitudinal records
Collect and record data on referrals, including types, demographics, and agency responses, to contribute to daily and weekly reports
Act as an advocate for residents, ensuring they are connected to the resources they need
Compassionately assess the needs of community members and provide referrals for immediate and ongoing support through our network of trusted community partners
Handle challenging and sensitive calls, including mental health crisis, abuse or neglect calls assessing clients’ needs, providing warm transfers to specialized community services and managing complex, emotional or high-stress situations with care and professionalism
Proactively conduct screenings for designated programs, considering appropriateness and availability to community members
Work closely with the Director of Community Connections, 211 Sr. Manager(s) and other United Way staff to evaluate and enhance 211 operations, including call quality and customer satisfaction, contributing to continuous improvement of the program
Record unmet needs to inform United Way’s Community Impact agenda
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Human Services or a related field (preferred)
At least one year of experience in the human services field, including social service interviewing, is desirable
Broad knowledge of human services and the Greater Cincinnati service network preferred
Strong organizational, problem solving and communication skills
Knowledge of community resources
Effective and comprehensive computer skills, including Microsoft Office
Ability to work independently and in group settings and build effective relationships with staff, administration, volunteers, agencies, and community members
What we offer:
Generous paid time off including vacation, personal, sick, and holiday time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403b plan with company match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program and access to other free health programs
Community volunteer opportunities
Professional development and training opportunities