Transitional Navigator

The Center for Youth Services, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Youth Services, Inc. is seeking a Transitional Navigator in Rochester, NY. The role focuses on teens aged 14–19 at risk of dropping out or involved with juvenile justice, addressing homelessness, and connecting youth with caring adults.

You will work on school-based and community programs, with a strong emphasis on prevention and crisis response. The position is full-time (35 hours/week) for 12 months, offering hourly pay between $22.00 and $24.75.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field; 1-3 years' related experience.
• A valid driver's license.

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 crisis response.
• Asset development activities.

Skills

Crisis response

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field; 1-3 years experience

Master's Degree preferred

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

Salary: $22 - $24.75 per hour