Transition Navigator

Job Title : Transition Navigator

If you have a powerful desire to help others and positively impact the lives of youth, emerging adults, and families who have experience with the Michigan foster care system, you should join The New Foster Care’s (TNFC) team. Our mission is to make a transformative change in the Michigan Foster Care system and a measurable and meaningful impact in the lives of youth who have experienced foster care. TNFC’s mission is accomplished through partnering with the State and local agencies to develop, fund, and implement innovative pilot programs; researching and advancing policy and legislative action in the best interests of Michigan’s children; and providing direct service programs that change the trajectory of youth with experience in foster care.

TNFC’s main transition service program, The Bridge, serves youth and emerging adults (ages 14 to 29), assisting them to achieve greater self-sufficiency and attain their goals along five life transition domains (Employment & Career, Living Situation, Educational Opportunity, Community Life Functioning, Personal Effectiveness & Wellbeing). The program model utilizes a treatment team approach, with a Transition Navigator, Personal Wellness Coach, and Peer Support Specialist, all assigned to assist the client on their journey.

Job Summary : The Transition Navigator (TN) works with youth and / or emerging adults and their families to enhance functional behaviors and assist them to overcome mental health barriers. The TN offers support and in-vivo coaching in the five transition domains. The TN provides a variety of rehabilitative and case management services ranging from prevention planning; vocational training, skill building, linkage to community, educational and employment resources and other life skills services as needed. The TN works under the guidance and supervision of the Director of

Transition Services and / or the Transition Services Supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

• Bachelor's degree in child counseling, development or psychology, social services or vocational counseling or related social science field.
• Experience working with youth and emerging adults with experience in foster care preferred.

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Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year