Community Resource Navigator

Center for Youth Services•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

In collaboration with the Greece Central School District, this position works with TogetherNow to operate a Neighborhood Navigation Center to serve GCSD families before, during, and after school hours, using MyWayFinder software, provide person-centered support and services to community members in order to help them achieve their goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED OR OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Driver's license
Excellent organization skills
Time management skills
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the District Community Schools Coordinator, District Social Workers, and other mental health staff as needed to support families that participate at the Neighborhood Navigation Center
Report directly to and meet weekly with the NNC Case Coordinator and Supervisor
Meet with the District Community Schools Team monthly to support Community Schools Strategy
Provide outreach and build relationships with GCSD students and families
Help create and facilitate NNC presentations within GCSD and community partners
Act compassionately and quickly in response to families in crisis, which may include homelessness, domestic violence, food insecurity, etc.
Become an active participant in school and community activities and events to build relationships
Help GCSD community members identify and successfully navigate community resources and services across health, human services, education, and government sectors that are necessary to reach self-defined goals and improve their overall well-being
Maintain regular client contact
Advocate for clients, provide emotional support, and support self-advocacy skills when appropriate
Execute other tasks as assigned by the NNC Case Coordinator and Supervisor