Youth Connect Center Youth Navigator

YCC YOUTH NAVIGATOR 

Job Category: YouthConnect Center 

Job Status: Full-time 

Reports to: YouthConnect Center Program Director 

 Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Complete client narratives, develop actions plans, crisis intervention or assessments, and any other documentation in a timely manner and within stated guidelines


• Functionally apply trauma informed care, harm reduction, and positive youth development skills to clients and families served


• Obtain necessary releases and consents, as needed


• Provide crisis intervention and daily care items to clients


• Meet as needed with clients to track progress towards goal completion and maintain regular communication and contact with clients


• Actively participate in street outreach and community events


• Follow requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards


• Assist youth in utilizing existing community resources and support systems, including educational, health, and mental health systems


• Collaborate with youth to explore additional resources available (i.e., basic needs items, shelter, housing, educational and/or vocational resources, etc.)


• Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings and trainings


• Maintain up-to-date documentation of client contact and progress in SAM. Documentation should occur within two (2) days of contact


• Assist in collecting information from youth, caregiver(s) and other professionals to expand client’s support system and family connections


• Participate as an active team member with all agency departments so the agency’s efforts to assist clients and maintain licensing/contract/COA standards are coordinated for maximum effectiveness


• Maintain strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions


• Model and engage youth in relationship-building activities


• Ensure YCC space remains
  safe, comfortable and clean for the youth and stakeholders


• Perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications & Preferred Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work or in related human services field (preferred)


• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and proposing new ways of creating efficiencies


• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for youth experiencing or at-risk of housing insecurity and their families


• Prior experience with youth in foster care or other at-risk youth populations is preferred. Preferred experience working with at-risk. Must have and be able to demonstrate a personal background of at least one (1) year as a youth in the foster care system


• Collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams


• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated
  capability to write clearly


• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Quickly establish rapport and build trust


• Flexible and a self-starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines


• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics


• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times


• Participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the
  YCC Director


• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions


• Flexibility and adaptability,
  can shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations


• Flexibility in work hours.  

Compensation and Benefits  

• Compensation commensurate with experience


• Comprehensive benefits package including:


• Highly-competitive health plan


• Health Reimbursement Account with generous employer contribution


• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee


• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available


• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match


• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options


• Employee Assistance Program


• Generous paid time off and holidays
  

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