Lifeworks Services, Inc.

Resource Navigator

Description

Lifeworks is seeking a Resource Navigator to serve as a partner to individuals and families seeking services.

The primary responsibilities of the Resource Navigator include being the first point of contact for those seeking services via Lifeworks’ One Door. They are responsible for responding to all inquiries and qualified leads, coordinating the intake process, scheduling initial meetings and tours, managing the waitlist, and building positive relationships. They will partner with individuals and families to explore options when initially seeking services.

The Resource Navigator is also responsible for working with the Lead Navigator to ensure resources are provided to all qualified individuals.

Position Title: Resource Navigator

Department: Program

Hours: Full-time; [40] hours/week, Monday – Friday (Non-Exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services – Richfield / Hybrid

Compensation: $18.27/hr+

What We Offer Employees

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

  • 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
  • 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
  • Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
  • 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Work at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

Learn More About This Role

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

  • Have an understanding of Department of Human Services regulations and process on accessing services preferred.
  • Are capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
  • Have the ability to understand and communicate written and verbal directions.
  • Have regular attendance, flexibility, reliability, and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of the business.
  • Are well organized with excellent attention to detail.
  • Have an aptitude to work independently with excellent time management skills.
  • Have experience working effectively with others to reach common goals and objectives.
  • Are skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships.
  • Have customer service-oriented mindset.
  • Have the ability to take initiative and strengthen relationships with current and new communities.

How You’ll Be Spending Your Time

  • Provide exemplary customer service to all persons entering Lifeworks’ One Door.
  • Ensure equitable and inclusive treatment of all persons accessing Lifeworks via the One Door.
  • Respond to inquiries about services within the assigned service level agreement.
  • Explain programmatic rules and requirements to clients, family members and case managers.
  • Fully represent all of Lifeworks service offerings when navigating inquiries.
  • Schedule initial navigation sessions for clients with Lead Navigators.
  • Complete follow-up surveying to ensure services meet the needs of new clients.
  • Schedule tours if requested by clients and applicable per program.
  • Ensure coordination of the intake process and partner with the Lead Navigator, Team Manager, or Service Coordinator as applicable.
  • Oversee, update, and maintain the waitlist for all Lifeworks services.
  • Act as a liaison between the client and the Lead Program Navigator.
  • Enter and maintain accurate and comprehensive referral documentation within software systems.
  • Keep up to date with knowledge regarding program information, capacity, funding, and regulations.
  • Represent Lifeworks at events, conferences, and community partner locations to strengthen community partner relationships and promote external resources and internal program development, as directed.
  • Collaborate effectively with all key stakeholders.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High school diploma required; minimum of one-year customer service and/or human service program related experience.
  • Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Fluent in English, verbal and written.
  • Bi/Multi-lingual preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment background study; a physical and drug screen

Equity Statement

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other, Information Technology, and Management
  • Industries

    Individual and Family Services

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