Youth Pathways Navigator - Empowering Fresh Starts

Center for Human Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Human Services in Modesto, CA seeks a PathwaysNavigator to screen, assess, and navigate services for youth 18-24 experiencing homelessness within the Pathways Transitional Housing Program.

You will work closely with participants to develop individualized service plans, coordinate with partners, and support education, employment, and life-skills goals while maintaining confidential records.

Qualifications

• One or more years’ experience in a like field preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Experience working with youth ages 18-24 in a supportive/coaching capacity.
• Experience working with youth who are homeless and/or have expressed mental health or substance use concerns preferred.
• Experience and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of organizations and with people of all ages, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed Care and Harm Reduction.
• Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
• Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, databases, etc.).
• Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.
• Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening.
• Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing.
• Valid California driver’s license and current proof of auto insurance coverage.
• Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points- if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and intakes of new program participants.
• Establish goals in partnership with youth, concentrating on strengths and support youth in reaching those goals.
• Stay connected with individuals to ensure all appointments, linkages and aftercare activities are completed.
• Practice assertive, progressive engagement with individuals and families. Use persistent and creative methods to motivate, encourage participation, and promote follow-through.
• Maintain client intake documentation and forms.
• Assist in scheduling, preparing for and facilitating Coordinated Entry meetings.
• Document service encounters as required, input data in HMIS, excel spreadsheets, and/or case management files/databases.
• Work with other service providers within the Continuum of Care to ensure referrals and lists are up to date and that clients are receiving quality care.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Participate in program development and create/maintain partnerships with other homeless service providers.
• Meet or have contact with each participant and family members to provide support and promote stability.
• Maintain client files and notes to meet confidentiality laws and guidelines.
• Develop individual service plans with community and COC partners.
• Provide crisis prevention, intervention, safety plans, stress management and life skills development as appropriate.
• Assist participants in developing goals related to education, vocational training, employment and other meaningful daily activities.
• Attend trainings and stay up to date on best practices in ending homelessness.
• Assess and seek consultation through regular case conferencing and presentations.
• Available to assist when participants have an immediate need, crisis or emergency.
• Provide transportation to participants to support housing planning or reunification.
• Facilitate group classes on relevant topics.
• Work in the spirit of cooperation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Center for Human Services in Modesto, CA seeks a PathwaysNavigator to screen, assess, and navigate services for youth 18-24 experiencing homelessness within the Pathways Transitional Housing Program.

You will work closely with participants to develop individualized service plans, coordinate with partners, and support education, employment, and life-skills goals while maintaining confidential records.