Bridge Navigator for Youth Transitions

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term DI

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

State Retirement Plan and DeferredComp

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Bridge Navigator Coordinator to support current and former foster youth in the Extension of Foster Care program. You will coordinate life skills, stability, and permanency planning, and broker community partnerships to connect youth with resources.

You will collaborate with county staff and regional teams to ensure access to assessment tools and team planning, while providing training and guidance to staff, providers, and youth on

Qualifications

• Master's Degree and 1 year of professional experience in social services, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.
• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of professional experience in social services, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.
• Child welfare experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs transitional support for current and former foster youth in the Extension of Foster Care (EFC) Program.
• Collaborates with county foster care staff and regional TSS division staff to ensure youth access to assessment tools and planning resources.
• Attends and supports Transition Plan Meetings, promotes youth voice and enrollment in EFC benefits.
• Completes and maintains CFTM facilitator certification for Young Adult Transitional Teaming reviews.

Skills

Collaboration

Training delivery

Community outreach

Education

Master's Degree in Social Services or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or related field

Tools

CANS

Transition Planning

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Bridge Navigator Coordinator to support current and former foster youth in the Extension of Foster Care program. You will coordinate life skills, stability, and permanency planning, and broker community partnerships to connect youth with resources.

You will collaborate with county staff and regional teams to ensure access to assessment tools and team planning, while providing training and guidance to staff, providers, and youth on