Youth and Young Adult Navigation Specialist - Part-Time
About The Position
Under direct supervision of the Youth and Young Adult (YYA) Navigation Coordinator and general supervision of the VP, YRS; working collaboratively with other Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program agencies, the Navigation Specialist provides individualized, trauma-informed assistance to young adults (16-24) experiencing housing instability or homelessness. The YYA collaborates with program agencies to meet immediate needs and help secure safe housing, prioritizing alternatives to shelter. For individuals experiencing homelessness, they rapidly navigate pathways to permanent housing.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Training in mental illness, psychiatric symptoms, and therapeutic engagement
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License with proof of insurance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social, behavioral, or human services
- At least one year of supervised work in mental health, chemical dependency, or social services delivery
- Lived experience of homelessness and/or housing instability
- Advocating for diverse identities of young adults served, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Young Adults
Responsibilities
- Engage and enroll youth and young adults experiencing homelessness directly or through Coordinated Intake, outreach, referral, or By Name List identification
- Prioritize diverting individuals from shelters, focusing on crisis and emergency situations
- Uphold the integrity and self-determination of those served by promoting empowerment, addressing needs, and treating everyone with dignity and respect
- Facilitate intensive case management to prevent homelessness, promote rapid housing placement, and ensure self-sufficiency
- Educate participants about available services and resources, troubleshooting barriers constructively to ensure engagement
- Provide crisis intervention services as needed and collaborate on assessments and housing preferences
- Assist with housing placement, including transportation, landlord engagement, inspections, lease signing, and move-in support
- Maintain accurate documentation to comply with standards and requirements
- Actively participate in team meetings and collaborate with partners to expedite housing
- Adhere to best practices including Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Antiracism
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Generous PTO
- Respectable wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
