Family Navigator Role

Phase 0: Pre-Onboarding

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Phase Overview

In this training phase, Family Navigators will focus on providing necessary employment onboarding documentation. Navigators will also begin to develop a general understanding of School-based Mental Health and Wellness, recognizing the intersection and integration between healthcare and education systems and the impact on the larger community.

Phase Goals/Objections

  1. Provide necessary employment onboarding documentation

  2. Develop general understanding of School-based Mental Health and Wellness (SBMHW)

  3. Develop general understanding of the intersection/integration between healthcare/education systems and the impact on the larger community

Resources

Complete General Forms prior to Orientation

Complete the forms provided below to help prepare for your upcoming orientation. This will ensure that the introduction to your role is well-organized and runs smoothly. Your cooperation will contribute to a productive and successful orientation experience.

Receive Job Description

Thoroughly review the job description provided to gain a clear overview of responsibilities and expectations.Gain a basic understanding of the Family Navigator role to perform duties effectively. This foundational knowledge is crucial for fulfilling the position's requirements and contributing to the team's success.

  • • Review job description

    • Ensure basic understanding of Clinician role

Review School Based Mental Health & Wellness website

Explore the Centers of Wellness website to familiarize with its content and resources. Identify specific topics or site elements that resonate with your role to prepare and share insights and selections during the Orientation, fostering engagement and discussion.

Employment Onboarding Requirements

Ensure completion of all required HR tasks, including background checks, submission of identification and health documentation, and provision of necessary forms and photos. This comprehensive process ensures that all necessary credentials and clearances are obtained for the Family Navigator role.

  • • Complete task list as related to HR Requirements

    • Fingerprinting for Health Center and SCOE

    • Resume

    • Government-Issued Photo ID

    • Documentation of current PPD results (TB test)

    • Documentation of current Flu Vaccination or sign the Flu Declination Form, and abide by policy

    • Molina HIV and AIDS Specialist Form

    • Documentation of COVID-19 Vaccine

    • Submit appropriate photo of self for SCOE Badge

Onboarding Support

Understand who to contact for support during the onboarding process. Family Navigators are given specific administrative points of contact within the program to facilitate efficient communication and support. These contacts are essential for addressing administrative needs and obtaining necessary information.

  • • Family navigators are provided program administrative points of contact

    • Meet with SCOE personnel and payroll contacts to complete all necessary paperwork

    • Coordinate with administrative staff to retrieve technology (phone, computer, fob, lock box, badge)