Transitional Navigator

Please note : This is a full-time, 12 month position, with a pay range of $22.00-$24.75 per hour, at 35 hours a week.

The Re-engaging Teens; Restoring Justice Program (RTRJ) will focus on those young people ages 14-19, who have dropped out or are at risk of dropping out of school, have been released from or are participants in the juvenile justice system, are struggling with homelessness and food insecurity, and whose connections with meaningful adults are lacking.

Each Community-Based Transitional Navigator position is part of a community-based team and is 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. They are able to provide the full continuum of care; specific areas of focus are prevention education, social / emotional support services, case management and immediate crisis response.

They also provide access to additional resources from The Center for Youth and community partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Deliver a restorative-based system
• Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes
• Provide monthly reports to the RTRJ Associate Director
• Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services
• Maintain accurate and timely records in accordance with funder and agency requirements
• Outreach and information dissemination
• Referral and referral readiness;
• Immediate response and support;
• Prevention education with fidelity including asset-building groups, research-based curricula, planned duplication and booster sessions
• Asset development (risk reduction and protective factor) activities
• Alternative services including pre / post assessment and transitional services
• Agency ambassador and liaison.
• Record keeping, evaluation and QA
• Participation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainings
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS :

A Bachelors Degree in a Human Service or related field and 1-3 years of related experience or equivalent combination. Valid driver's license is required.

Note : A Master Degree, advanced training and / or certification in areas directly related to the skills required preferred.

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment in accordance with the law.