Job Description
Job Description
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 and grant funded programs, this position provides person-centered support and services to community members in order to help them achieve their goals.
Note: 37.5 hours/week, 2024-2025 school year including summer 2024.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Work in collaboration with the District Director of Community Schools, District Social Workers, outside organizations, school administration and other school mental health staff as needed to support families that participate at the Neighborhood Navigation Center
- Report directly to and meet weekly with the NNC Supervisor
- Meet with the District Community Schools Team monthly to support Community Schools Strategy
- Provide outreach and build relationships with GCSD students and families
- 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 and stability
- Maintain regular client contact
- Provide case management, including a minimum of monthly check-ins, for clients in the Support to Success Program
- Facilitate the mission, vision and responsibilities of the Community Cares Initiative
- Advocate for clients, provide emotional support, and support self-advocacy skills when appropriate
- Execute other tasks as assigned by the NNC Supervisor
- Participation in individual supervision and all mandated meetings and trainings
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*
- 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
*Note: It is also mandatory that new employees be cleared by the NYS Central Register prior to interaction with clients.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.