Family Navigator Role

Phase 4: Weeks 28 - End of Year at School Site

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Phase Overview

In this training phase, Family Navigators will continue to collaborate with internal and external team members to assess the needs of and deliver support to clients, families, and the community. They will also engage in honorable closing with families receiving support throughout the school year. This ensures comprehensive support and strong partnerships.

Phase Objectives

  1. Continue developing understanding of school and

    community culture

  2. Collaborate with internal and external team members to assess client, family, and community needs

  3. Deliver support to clients and families

  4. Continue communicating with families and the community

    to identify additional areas of need

  5. Continue developing relationships with school/district and community partners

  6. Engage in honorable closing with families receiving support throughout the school year

Resources

STEP 1

Role Development

Continue learning about the Family Navigator’s role in transforming schools into Centers of Wellness, emphasizing comprehensive student health.

    • Continue to navigate Family Navigator role and incorporate Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging framework into my practices and professional engagements

    • Continue to navigate through feelings of discomfort through introspection and upholding TSEL practices

    • Apply awareness of DEIB framework in work with students, families, school staff, and program team members

    • Acknowledge the value of introspection and self-awareness when circumstances or conversations bring discomfort

    • Attend and participate in regional team meetings, SCOW program meetings, professional development and trainings, and events within school community

    • Attend training and collaboratives relevant to role, including those provided by community partners and local/statewide entities

STEP 2

Providing Support Services

Learn to support clients, families, and school communities through the end of the school year including planning for the closure of support services, ensuring accurate documentation, and offering peer support to colleagues and staff.

    • Work collaboratively with Clinicians to complete registration packets

    • Listen and provide confidential support to students and families, including during school meetings

    • Collaborate with Clinician and site staff to identify families in need of support or resources in the community, specific to honorable closing and summer outreach programs and services

    • Continue to actively participate in COST

    • Develop and distribute surveys to sites to gain insight on parent/student needs for potential workshops/trainings for following school year

    • Continue discussing and planning honorable closing with Clinicians to identify clients who need support with resources after spring break (contingent on district calendar)

    • Continue discussing and planning honorable closing with any clients/families that have received Family Navigator supports throughout the school year

    • Complete documentation for all support services provided

    • Identify returning clients and develop a referral list for the fall

    • Provide peer support to colleagues in one-on-one and group settings

STEP 3

School and Community Navigation

Continue fostering relationships with school, district, and community partners, staying informed about key events and opportunities for outreach and networking. Develop connections with various county departments and community resources, and engage in cultural and community events.

    • Participate in school and community engagement, cultural recognition, and awareness events

    • Develop and distribute surveys to sites to gain insight on parent/student needs for potential workshops/trainings for following school year and student workshops/trainings for following school year