Benefits :
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Position Description :
The Navigators will be responsible for recruiting young adults to enroll in the Service Connector and Navigation (SCaN) program, providing case management services to young adults ages 18-24 to assist them in providing stability to their lives by : working with them to create a service plan to include goal setting, connecting them to services that support their goals and to meet other needs, conducting outreach services to recruit participants for SCaN program.
Reporting :
Reports to the Program Manager
Duties and Responsibilities :
The Navigator will :
Participate in organization trainings and workshopsBe assigned a caseload of 15 youth to provide support servicesAct as an advocate for the youth on their caseload to ensure they receive theneeded care and support to complete the SCaN program
Work directly with young adults to address barriers such as transportation,Childcare, etc.
Create goal and service plans with each clientCreate transition plans for youth as they complete goals and prepare to exit theprogram
Accompany young adults to program trainings (i.e. job readiness, life skills,financial literacy)
Monitor participants progress and adjust goals and schedules accordinglyProvide youth with gift cards as they reach goals and objectives created in serviceplans
Qualifications :
Experience in urban educational or working with community-based settings,serving low income and minority students
Must be able to pass background checkAbility to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new thingsExcellent Leadership skills.Relate well to young adultsPassionate about the helping others succeedPassionate about serving othersFlexible and open to change.Excellent verbal communication skills.Good computer skills (Micros soft EXCEL and Word)