The Center for Youth Services, Inc.
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Overview The Community Navigator engages homeless young people with the goal of increasing their connection to natural safety nets and access to community resources designed to address the medical, mental health, financial, emergency shelter and other basic living and safety needs of young people on their own. This position will assist homeless youth and young adults in crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning, and skill building, in order to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and reduce or prevent incidents of homelessness. In addition to short-term crisis interventions, this position will partner with homeless young people to strengthen their permanent connections with safe and healthy adults already in their lives. This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, including 2 evening shifts a week. There will be community events and outreach opportunities on weekend days, so flexibility is needed. Valid NY State driver's license required.
Essential Functions and Example of Duties
Crisis Intervention
Screening and Assessment
Individual Counseling & Case Management
Community Outreach to locations where youth are known to congregate
Transport youth to appointments and services, as needed
Maintain client confidentiality, consistent with Center policies
Referral readiness and referral services
Accurate and timely case and program record keeping
Effectively manage time to meet responsibilities
Engage youth to offer services and referrals
Participation in supervision, staff meetings and trainings
Other duties as assigned
Employment Guidelines – Candidate Must
Adhere to ethical conduct
Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
Be non-judgmental and respectful
Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
Be youth centered and positive
Be family friendly
Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
Candidate must possess significant knowledge of
Adolescent development including: positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors
Youth serving systems
Community resources
Client advocacy
Cultural Sensitivity The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and life style groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity. Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work.
Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field; and (1) one year experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire:
Completion of State Central Registry Clearance form
Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and an annual
Completion of fingerprinting process and clearance via NYS Justice Center
A valid driver's license, regular access to a motor vehicle and automobile insurance at the level \"$100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage\"
Access to a telephone
Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.
Computer Skills Recommended Microsoft Office – Advanced, Internet Explorer – Advanced
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Overview The Community Navigator engages homeless young people with the goal of increasing their connection to natural safety nets and access to community resources designed to address the medical, mental health, financial, emergency shelter and other basic living and safety needs of young people on their own. This position will assist homeless youth and young adults in crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning, and skill building, in order to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and reduce or prevent incidents of homelessness. In addition to short-term crisis interventions, this position will partner with homeless young people to strengthen their permanent connections with safe and healthy adults already in their lives. This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week, including 2 evening shifts a week. There will be community events and outreach opportunities on weekend days, so flexibility is needed. Valid NY State driver's license required.
Essential Functions and Example of Duties
Crisis Intervention
Screening and Assessment
Individual Counseling & Case Management
Community Outreach to locations where youth are known to congregate
Transport youth to appointments and services, as needed
Maintain client confidentiality, consistent with Center policies
Referral readiness and referral services
Accurate and timely case and program record keeping
Effectively manage time to meet responsibilities
Engage youth to offer services and referrals
Participation in supervision, staff meetings and trainings
Other duties as assigned
Employment Guidelines – Candidate Must
Adhere to ethical conduct
Demonstrate professionalism i.e., timely, dependable, responsible, flexible
Be non-judgmental and respectful
Model principles of inclusion and tolerance
Be youth centered and positive
Be family friendly
Establish effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers
Develop positive relationships with all key stakeholders
Have strong literacy skills (i.e., reading, writing, comprehension)
Have excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Conduct research and apply best-practices and evaluation methods
Effectively promote knowledge and skill development and positive behaviors
Provide leadership and/or work independently as requested
Candidate must possess significant knowledge of
Adolescent development including: positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors
Youth serving systems
Community resources
Client advocacy
Cultural Sensitivity The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and life style groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity. Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into their everyday work.
Qualifications A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field; and (1) one year experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire:
Completion of State Central Registry Clearance form
Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and an annual
Completion of fingerprinting process and clearance via NYS Justice Center
A valid driver's license, regular access to a motor vehicle and automobile insurance at the level \"$100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50,000 Property Damage\"
Access to a telephone
Physical Requirements Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.
Computer Skills Recommended Microsoft Office – Advanced, Internet Explorer – Advanced
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Salary: $19 - $21 per hour
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries Individual and Family Services
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