Community Resource Navigator

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Youth Services, Inc. is seeking a community-focused professional to operate the Neighborhood Navigation Center in partnership with Greece Central School District.

The role supports GCSD families before, during, and after school hours using MyWayFinder software and grant-funded programs to help clients reach personal goals. This position requires 37.5 hours per week with 1-2 evenings as needed for the 2026-2027 school year including summer 2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the District Director of Community Schools and other staff to support families at the Neighborhood Navigation Center.
• Meet weekly with the NNC Supervisor to review progress.
• Lead outreach events to connect GCSD students and families with resources.
• Assist families in navigating health, human services, education, and government services.
• Maintain regular client contact and report on progress of the Community Cares Initiative.
• Participate in supervision, trainings, and mandated meetings.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

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. The Center ensures understanding and values differences in people of diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, disabilities and beliefs.

Overview

In collaboration with the Greece Central School District, this position works with TogetherNow to operate a Neighborhood Navigation Center to serve GCSD families before, during, and after school hours. Using MyWayFinder software and grant funded programs, this position provides person-centered support and services to community members in order to help them achieve their goals.

Note: 37.5 hours/week (must have 1-2 evenings available weekly, as needed), 2026-2027 school year including summer 2026.

Essential Functions And Examples Of Duties

• Work in collaboration with the District Director of Community Schools, District Social Workers, outside organizations, school administration and other school mental health staff as needed to support families that participate at the Neighborhood Navigation Center
• Report directly to and meet weekly with the NNC Supervisor
• Meet with the District Community Schools Team monthly to support Community Schools Strategy
• Organize, direct, and lead outreach events and opportunities to build relationships with GCSD students and families
• Act compassionately and quickly in response to families in crisis, which may include homelessness, domestic violence, food insecurity, etc.
• Become an active participant in school and community activities and events to build relationships
• Help GCSD community members identify and successfully navigate community resources and services across health, human services, education, and government sectors that are necessary to reach self-defined goals and improve their overall well-being and stability
• Maintain regular client contact
• Facilitate, manage and monitor the mission, vision and responsibilities of the Community Cares Initiative
• Report and present on progress and outcomes of the Community Cares Initiative
• Advocate for clients, provide emotional support, and support self-advocacy skills when appropriate
• Execute other tasks as assigned by the NNC Supervisor
• Participation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainings

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED OR OR equivalent combination of education and experience Associate's Degree preferred
• A valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier
• Regular access to a motor vehicle
• Automobile insurance at the level of $100,000 per person/ $300,000 per accident Bodily Injury and $ 50,000 Property Damage

Skills

• Excellent organization skills
• Time management kills
• Excellent communication skills

Pay Rate: $20- $22 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities

Salary: $20 - $22 per week