Community Navigator

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. in Rochester, NY is seeking a Community Navigator to engage homeless youth and provide crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals. This full-time role supports on-the-street outreach and helps youth access community resources while promoting safety.

Responsibilities include case management, screening, transportation when needed, and building trust with youth. A Bachelor's degree in Human Services and a valid driver's license are required; weekend

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field and 1 year related experience OR equivalent combination.
• A valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention
• Screening and assessment
• Individual counseling
• Case management
• Community outreach to locations where youth are known to congregate
• Transportation of youth as needed
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Engage youth to offer services and referrals

Skills

Community resources

Literacy & communication

Adolescent development

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Job description

The Center for Youth:

Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview

The Street Outreach Program provides on-the-street services, including crisis and survival care and referral information to street youth in an attempt to increase their personal safety and encourage them to partner with us to leave the streets for a more stable living environment. The Community Navigator engages homeless youth with the goal of increasing their access to community resources and natural safety nets. This position will assist homeless youth and young adults in crisis intervention, problem solving, action planning, and skill building, to address immediate life and safety issues, reduce the risk of sexual exploitation and abuse, and reduce or prevent incidents of homelessness.

Schedule:

Full time 35 hours per week. 35 hours per week. 2 evening shifts a week. Weekend availability required.

Responsibilities

• Crisis intervention
• Screening and assessment
• Individual counseling
• Case management
• Community outreach to locations where youth are known to congregate
• Transportation of youth as needed
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Engage youth to offer services and referrals

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field AND 1 year related experience OR equivalent combination
• A valid driver's license

Skills

• Strong knowledge of community resources
• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of adolescent development including positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction, and protective factors
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer

Pay Rate:

$20- $21 per hour

• All Offers may be contingent on a Background check and Driving record & Automobile insurance that meets agency insurance carrier requirements.

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

Salary: $20 - $21 per hour