Community Navigator
About The Position
The Center for Youth partners with youth to help them realize their full potential by creating opportunities, removing barriers, and promoting social justice. Its Street Outreach Program provides on-the-street crisis and survival care and referral information to street youth to increase their personal safety and encourage them to pursue a more stable living environment. The Community Navigator engages homeless youth to increase their access to community resources and natural safety nets. The position assists homeless youth and young adults with crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning, and skill building to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and reduce or prevent homelessness. The schedule is 35 hours per week, includes two evening shifts, and requires weekend availability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field and one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong knowledge of community resources.
- Strong literacy and communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of adolescent development, including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer.
- Background check may be required for an offer.
- Driving record and automobile insurance that meet the agency insurance carrier requirements may be required for an offer.
Responsibilities
- Provide crisis intervention.
- Conduct screening and assessment.
- Provide individual counseling.
- Provide case management.
- Conduct community outreach at locations where youth are known to congregate.
- Transport youth as needed.
- Maintain client confidentiality.
- Engage youth to offer services and referrals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
