Transitional Navigator

Center for Youth Services • Rochester, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Re-engaging Teens Restoring Justice Program will focus on youth ages 14-19, who have dropped out/ are at risk of dropping out of school, have been released from/ are participants in the juvenile justice system, are struggling with homelessness and food insecurity, and whose connections with meaningful adults are lacking. Transitional Navigators are part of a community-based team and are assigned to a specific focus area including: school-based programs, runaway and homeless youth programs, teen court/juvenile justice programs, community engagement/teen empowerment or workforce/gun violence prevention programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 1-3 years' related experience OR equivalent combination
• A valid drivers license
• Strong crisis response skills
• Case management skills

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver a restorative-based system
• Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes
• Provide monthly reports to the Associate Director
• Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services
• Outreach and information dissemination
• Referral and referral readiness
• Immediate response and support
• Prevention education
• Social/emotional support services
• Case management
• Immediate crisis response
• Asset development activities
• Transitional services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level