Youth/Young Adult Emergency Services, Sheltering, & Street Outreach Navigator

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15h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting youth and young adults in crisis intervention and emergency sheltering needs through assigned program assessments or program model. Uses a variety of evidence-based practices to help youth and young adults navigate the resources needed to become healthy, stable, safe, connected, and housed.

Requirements

• Two years of college or equivalent related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of lived experience (i.e., housing insecurity, behavioral health, food insecurity, member of LGBTQ+ community, survivor of violence, experience in custody of DHS/DYS, disability, and/or recovery from addiction, etc.) is preferred.
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Certificate from Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training (preferred)
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Become trained and/or certified in assigned Hilltop Program, curriculum or Practice, and conduct duties in accordance to fidelity standards, grant requirements and program guidelines.
• Complete certification(s) required for position, which may include, but not be limited to training for peer support and therapeutic case management, Credentials of the Family Resource Center Association (FRCA), housing system/programming models, or other required training, as applicable to assigned role.
• Make initial contact, via walk-ins, internal or external referral sources, and/or contact through street outreach, with participant to present available services and provide referrals and/or concrete support through one-on-one meetings and/or phone contact.
• Upon enrollment, create a working file and/or complete data entry with all necessary documentation; assist participant in developing their individualized goal/plan for safety and housing.
• Administer all required assessments and screenings with participants.
• Refer participants to external services and resources when the needs are outside the scope of Navigator’s professional training.
• Create and maintain accurate and timely contact notes and enter timely data in appropriate program databases per program regulations.
• Collaborate with relevant agencies to assist participants with meeting goals. Contact parents and/or DHS and have appropriate permissions to work with unaccompanied minors.
• Plan, advertise, and implement lessons, activities and classes based on specific program curriculum requirements. Provide mentorship.
• Accompany, facilitate, and/or attend meetings/staffing with court, school, medical, and/or legal related agencies. Provide or brainstorm ideas regarding transportation, as needed.
• Facilitate screenings for behavioral health needs, health needs, resource needs, and housing to complete appropriate documentation and processes as needed or if required by program.
• May share “lived” experience with participants by modeling effective personal interactions and behaviors, advocating for and supporting individuals, sharing personal experiences, mentoring individuals, and helping to build natural supports, if applicable.
• Facilitate a POD
• Assist with monitoring/ordering facility supplies.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed