Transitional Navigator

Center for Youth Services; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,095; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services is seeking a full-time Transitional Navigator in Rochester, NY, to focus on youth ages 14-19 who are at risk of dropping out of school or involved in the juvenile justice system. The role involves crisis response, case management, and community engagement. A Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field with 1-3 years of experience is required. Pay ranges from $22 to $24.75 per hour. Join us to help youth achieve their potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field along with 1-3 years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a restorative-based system.
• Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes.
• Provide monthly reports to the Associate Director.
• Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services.
• Outreach and information dissemination.
• Referral and referral readiness.
• Immediate response and support.
• Prevention education.
• Social/emotional support services.
• Case management.
• Immediate crisis response.
• Asset development activities.
• Transitional services.

Skills

Crisis response skills

Case management skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field

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 Re-engaging Teens Restoring Justice Program will focus on youth ages 14-19, who have dropped out/ are at risk of dropping out of school, have been released from/ are participants in the juvenile justice system, are struggling with homelessness and food insecurity, and whose connections with meaningful adults are lacking.

Transitional Navigators are part of a community-based team and are assigned to a specific focus area including: school-based programs, runaway and homeless youth programs, teen court/juvenile justice programs, community engagement/teen empowerment or workforce/gun violence prevention programs.

Schedule:

Full time, 35 hours per week. 12-month position.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver a restorative-based system
• Create and oversee data collection and program evaluation processes
• Provide monthly reports to the Associate Director
• Coordinate requests for Prevention Education services
• Outreach and information dissemination
• Referral and referral readiness
• Immediate response and support
• Prevention education
• Social/emotional support services
• Case management
• Immediate crisis response
• Asset development activities
• Transitional services

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 1-3 years' related experience OR equivalent combination / Master's Degree preferred
• A valid drivers license

Skills:

• Strong crisis response skills
• Case management skills

Pay Rate: $22- $24.75 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities