Community Navigator

Central Lincoln County YMCA•Damariscotta, ME

53m•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the community. The Community Navigator plays a crucial role in promoting healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development, serving as a role model for staff and participants.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience in related field.
CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of hire.
Team player, with superb interpersonal skills.
An ability to work with co-workers and the public in a positive and friendly manner and resolve conflicts as needed.
Self-starter with the ability to multi-task, lead others, work independently and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced environment.
General computer skills with the ability to effectively learn and use new software.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record with access to personal vehicle preferred.
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, run, bend, and lift.
Required to use hands and fingers to operate a standard computer keyboard or tablet; use a computer, mouse, printer and copier; operate or move program equipment; and speak and hear using a telephone.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Will lift and/or move up to up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Department Director to promote healthy living, social responsibility and youth development.
Serves as a role model for other staff and participants.
Collaborates with the Department Director to create and lead staff and volunteers in executing campaigns, programs and/or curriculum for the advancement of the Y while ensuring safety, licensing standards and the Ys reputation while providing the highest level of customer service.
Partners with the Department Director to lead staff and/or volunteers in providing quality, safe programming while adhering to all standards and keeping confidentiality.
Manages client intake and conducts comprehensive information-gathering interviews to assess client needs.
Builds effective, authentic relationships with staff, participants, and community partners and connects them to the Y.
Serves as the Y liaison on collaborative community outreach initiatives.
Researches local, state, and federal services and assistance programs to determine the programs that are best suited to address individual client needs.
Oversees community navigation help line.
Assists the Department Director with staff and volunteers to ensure operations are safe and clean at all times.
Assists the Department Director with volunteer recruitment, communication, development, and management.
Supports the Department Director in administrative activities, including tracking clients, referrals, data reports and conversations and developing reports for Town and County Administrators.
Assists with the Department Director to maintain database of community resource and navigation services.
Performs other tasks and projects as assigned.