Youth Navigation Coordinator-OMJ|CC
OMJ|CC - Cleveland, OH
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Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a youth/young adult navigation coordinator position. Under the guidance of the VP, YRS, and in collaboration with YHDP partners, the Navigation Coordinator oversees the Youth Navigation Specialist Team, delivering individualized, trauma-informed support to young adults (16-24) facing housing instability or homelessness. This role emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, utilizing anti-racist principles to address the needs of diverse groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and disabled youth. Responsibilities include supervision, coordination, caseload management, direct service provision as needed, and conducting screenings and intake matching with the appropriate Navigation Specialist. Essential Job Responsibilities Serve as point person for YHDP Navigation Team to coordinate activities, provide support, guidance, and direction to Navigation Specialists and liaison to the NAV Collab partners Assist Navigation Specialists in the development of Navigation Plans, accessing resources, and making appropriate referral and linkage Support the personal and professional development of youth navigators through individualized coaching, trauma-informed supervision, and tailored coaching methods, empowering them to assist peers in achieving housing stability Provide assessment and behavioral health services to transitional-aged youth and their families, developing solution-focused plans, including Medicaid-reimbursable services such as Psychological Diagnostic Evaluation (Assessment), Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment (CPST), and crisis response Make appropriate referrals and recommendations, advocating and liaising with schools, the justice system, social services, and behavioral health services Contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical records through timely documentation in compliance with licensing and accreditation regulations and standards Maintain accurate documentation to comply with standards and requirements Actively participate in team meetings, collaborating with partners to expedite housing solutions. Adhere to best practices, including Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing, Housing First, Harm Reduction, and Antiracism. Additional Job Responsibilities Adheres to ethical, confidentiality, and professional standards required by federal and state laws, organizational policies, and licensing boards Demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to individuals' diverse backgrounds and needs, ensuring effective communication Engages respectfully and professionally with members of various organizations, contributing to interdisciplinary team collaboration Actively participates in quality improvement activities of the program/agency Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct in terms of privacy of client information and adherence to confidentiality policies & upholds the service philosophy Comply with policies and procedures governing the program and agency and consults with appropriate administrative staff regarding issues posing potential risk Build and maintain positive relationships with peers and other programs and departments within the organization Perform other duties as assigned that support the mission of the agency Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge and understanding of youth development principles, child welfare, youth residential services, juvenile justice, mental health, and substance abuse Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to navigate Microsoft Office applications Demonstrates initiative and exercises independent judgment in performing job duties Flexible schedule availability Trained in behavio
Created: 2024-09-23