Basic Needs Navigator

Basic Needs Navigator Salary:

$67,725-$73,751

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Administration This position reports to: Director of Resource Center Priority consideration will be given to those who apply by April 7th, 2026. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time after the minimum posting period once a sufficient applicant pool has been established. The mission of Olympic College is to enrich our diverse communities through quality education and support, so students achieve their educational goals. This position directly supports the mission by supporting students who are facing barriers and challenges that may disrupt the attainment of their educational goals. This is accomplished by retention efforts through intervention, advocacy, sharing of quality information, and securing tangible resources to help meet their needs. Facilitate and expand hunger-free campus program Facilitate local and regional discussions and generate recommendations amongst community stakeholders on the basic needs of their respective colleges' students. Collaborate with other Benefit/Basic Needs Navigators and SBCTC to enhance community partnerships to support students and increase options for individuals to meet their basic needs. Conduct outreach, recruitment, and assessments that target low-income and food-insecure students. Maintain a robust directory of college and community resources is available, updated, and accessible to staff, faculty, and students. Collaborating with the Director, support students with SEAG and SSEH grants from intake, applications, and allocation of funding. Create a safe and non-judgmental environment where students feel comfortable expressing their concerns and difficulties, using active listening skills. Provide students with referrals for supportive services within the college and with community partners that help meet their basic needs. Conduct follow-ups as needed to ensure students' needs are met and provide additional referrals if needed. Support all students' access to Basic Food assistance and the Basic Food Employment and Training (BFET) program to support the reduction of food insecurity. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social work, human services, or closely related field. Two years of experience supporting diverse populations, low-income clients, populations with significant barriers to accessing resources. Demonstrated sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity to and knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination. Strong experience with Microsoft Office. Experience with budgets, allocations, and grants. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in social work, human services, education, or closely related field. Prior experience working in a community college environment within Student Services or other direct student support. Experience in institutions of higher education. Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered. This is a Full -time exempt position scheduled to work Monday through Friday. The salary for this position is $67,725-$73,751 annually, which includes a generous benefits package that includes the following. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, leave - vacation/sick/personal holiday, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available. For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here. Conditions of Employment Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Inform ation from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in deter mining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required

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The employee must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the campus to respond to workplace reporting requirements at the time of hiring. Frequent travel to Olympic College campuses or other sites may occur. How To Apply To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials: Olympic College Online Application Resume Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position. Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate. EEO Statement Olympic College values equity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment include but not limited to unwelcome sexual conduct. Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Erin Pohl, Title VII and Title IX, building 5, room 528A, 360-475-7303. Olympic College is a smoke-free/ drug-free environment . This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice. Olympic College Human Resources 1600 Chester Ave Bldg. 5 - 5th Floor Bremerton, WA 98337 https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/olympic