Farm Worker Systems Navigation Support

Job Title:

Empoderarnos Systems Navigator

Pay/Salary:

Part Time:

20\-25 hours per week

$27/hour

Effective Date:

April 2026 \- July 2027

Reports to:

Coworkers, all staff, and Executive Director(s)

Job Summary:

Empoderarnos (Empowering Ourselves) incorporates a holistic and sustainable way of action in order to completely serve our farmworker communities. We seek to mend the gap between basic necessities, community and cultural connectivity, and long term health. This is done through multilingual, culturally representative programming that listens first and consistently follows through.

We currently do:

• Direct to camp, field, and housing distributions
• Community resource events
• Safe resource connectivity and the building of a Safe resource handbook
• Direct family/individual support
• Parent Support Group for Farmworkers

We are hoping to build/improve:

• Small resource center in downtown Woodburn
• Currently working on Food Sovereignty for Farmworkers through Farmworker specific community gardens
• And an increase in direct family/individual support and systems navigation support

The Systems Navigator for Empoderarnos assists Farmworker families and individuals with navigating both Emerging Unidos and community support systems. This includes: programmatic support, government assistance, health insurance, daycare, employment, community partner’s programs, etc. This position keeps detailed and accurate case notes while consistently communicating with coworkers, partners, and participants. They are supported in learning a detailed network of support systems and work with the Program Director/Assistant to create new partnerships to fill in service gaps.

This position has predetermined responsibilities and activities, but we fully encourage creative thinking and diverse ideas to change and improve the program and Emerging Unidos as a whole.

Benefits:

Worker self directed structure, sick and vacation time, electronic/clothing/transportation support

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates and communicates regularly with Program staff
• Support needs of other Program Staff when necessary
• Distributes necessary information to Program Coordinator and Assistant
• Works personally with individuals and families to meet their specific needs
• Assists with maintaining partnerships/relationships with community partners and resources
• Keeps accurate case notes and tracking information of program recipients/participants
• Learns and maintains list/navigation process of community/government resources
• Communicates consistently with participants
• Facilitates Farmworker Parent Support group in Woodburn, OR
• Brainstorms and organizes ways to serve Farmworker communities
• Works with team to implement improvements to program structure
• Regularly meets and communicates openly with organization/program staff
• Accurately/honestly report activities, mileage, and hours worked

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with the Farmworker communities in Marion/Polk county and in depth understanding of the Farmworker experience
• Ability to speak at least Spanish and English fluently
• Openness to learning and training
• Google Suite knowledge (particularly Sheets and Docs)
• Experience taking and maintaining case notes or similar documents
• Thorough communication skills (including non\-violent communication, deep listening, and empathy awareness)
• Experience working with children and families preferred
• Ability to read/write fluent Spanish and English
• Has valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Education/Experience/identities:

Life experience as a Farmworker or experience as a child to a Farmworking family and/or work experience serving Farmworker Communities

Familiarity navigating services such as OHP, SNAP, Child Care, Transportation, etc.

Latine/o/a/x, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ2SIA\+ identities preferred

High school level and above ability to speak, read, and write

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift at least 25lbs

Must be able to carry large tubs/objects in and out of buildings, cars, and fields

Job Type: Part\-time

Pay: $27\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Woodburn, OR 97071