Youth & Family Support Navigator — Peer & Cultural

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Youth and Family Support Navigator to guide families through the behavioral health system using lived experience as a primary caregiver. The role leads family engagement, provides peer support, and partners with staff to implement system-of-care principles.

The position also facilitates youth groups and cultural wellness activities, offers 1:1 mentorship, and supports life skills development. Occasional travel within the service area is required.

Qualifications

• Lived experience as the primary caregiver of a child, youth, or young adult with a SED.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• Pass drug and alcohol testing, motor vehicle, education, character, and criminal background checks.
• Able and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to families of children, youth, or young adults with SED based on lived experience as a primary caregiver.
• Partner with behavioral health staff to implement system-of-care principles throughout programs.
• Facilitate youth group activities focused on wellness, leadership, culture, and skill-building.
• Facilitate youth and family group activities, including cultural, educational, and community events.
• Provide 1:1 youth mentorship to support life skills, self-advocacy, and system navigation.
• Advocate for family-driven, culturally responsive services and support family engagement in treatment planning.
• Organize outreach activities and build partnerships to strengthen youth and family involvement.
• Maintain required documentation in APRIMA or other assigned systems.
• Travel within the Tribal Service Delivery Area as required.
• Other duties, as assigned

Skills

Lived experience as caregiver

Excellent communication

Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Tools

APRIMA

Dentrix

ScriptPro

Job description

Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is seeking a Youth and Family Support Navigator to guide families through the behavioral health system using lived experience as a primary caregiver. The role leads family engagement, provides peer support, and partners with staff to implement system-of-care principles.

The position also facilitates youth groups and cultural wellness activities, offers 1:1 mentorship, and supports life skills development. Occasional travel within the service area is required.