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, provide person-centered support and services to community members in order to help them achieve their goals.
This is a FULL-TIME, 37.50 hours per week position Hours are:Mon/Tue/Fri - 7:30a - 3:30pWed/Thu - 11:00a - 7:00p
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Work in collaboration with the District Community Schools Coordinator, District Social Workers, and other mental health staff as needed to support families that participate at the Neighborhood Navigation Center
- Report directly to and meet weekly with the NNC Case Coordinator and Supervisor
- Meet with the District Community Schools Team monthly to support Community Schools Strategy
- Provide outreach and build relationships with GCSD students and families
- Help create and facilitate NNC presentations within GCSD and community partners
- 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
- Maintain regular client contact
- Advocate for clients, provide emotional support, and support self-advocacy skills when appropriate
- Execute other tasks as assigned by the NNC Case Coordinator and Supervisor
- Participation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainings
EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:
Candidates must:
- Knowledge of the Greece Community and familiarity with Greece Central School District
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent time management
- Ability to collect and input data
- Familiarity with the Community Schools Strategy
- Experience working or volunteering with children, students and families
- Desire to be an advocate and champion of the GCSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative;
- Strong computer knowledge, specifically in Google Workspace
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to listen without judgement
- Strong clerical and organizational skills
- Must be flexible, responsible, and dependable.
QUALIFICATIONS: A High school graduate (or GED equivalent); Associate's degree Preferred.
In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire:
- Completion of State Central Registry Form*
- Authorization for agency to complete criminal background check
- Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
- Completion of fingerprinting process and clearance via NYS Department of Education
- 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
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment