The Navigator will provide supportive services and linkages to housing for young adults aged 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness or at risk, focusing on case management, education/employment, and well-being using best practices like Trauma Informed Care. Duties include engaging high-risk clients, establishing professional relationships, providing resource linkages, completing assessments, developing service plans, and maintaining community contacts.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree is preferred, but an Associate's degree or three years of experience in homelessness services is acceptable, with lived experience being strongly preferred. Candidates must possess the ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community agencies, demonstrate organizational skills, have a valid driver's license, and show a commitment to racial equity.
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Job description
Why Work for Gandara
Explore the career pathways in Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Recovery, Community Based Clinical services, Adolescent and Family services, Adult Residential, Maintenance and Administration! Whether that is in an entry level or leadership role, Gandara will provide the tools and resources to better enhance your career growth. The opportunities are presented with the ability to transition your skills and experience in meeting the organizations mission. There is grand landscape of opportunities that supports the community we serve, so Join the Gándara team today!
Benefits
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Salary
Additional Benefits
Career Growth Opportunities
Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support
Job Title: Coordinated Entry Navigator
Work Location: Hampshire County
*Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
*EOE M/F/D/V
*Union/Non-Union
Job Summary
The SHINE Young Adult Coordinated Entry Navigator will be a vital member of the young adult housing system in Hampden County by offering supportive services and linkages to housing for young adults in the region who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Serving young adults ages 18 to 24 experiencing housing instability by providing the following: housing focused case management, housing readiness, accessing housing assistance programs, with a special focus on education and/ or employment, permanent connections, and health and well-being. The SHINE Young Adult Coordinated Entry Navigator will employ best practices such as Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Engage potentially high risk clients in individualized case management, safety planning, and planning for housing, employment, and/or education, including those referred by other CHD and Ga̒ndara Navigators needing more intensive follow-up.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Career Growth Opportunities
Paid Vacations
Mileage Reimbursement
Discretionary Days
Retirement Plan 403(b)
Clinical Licensing Support
Establish positive professional working relationships with individuals assessed and served.
Provide linkages to community resources, which increase opportunities for stable housing and economic independence.
Complete substance use, educational, job readiness assessments with participants and develop service plans with participants to achieve goals as necessary.
Provide aftercare outreach and assistance.
Develop relationships with potential funding sources, establish and maintain community linkages and collateral contacts, including area shelters, and local housing organizations.
Attends applicable meetings with network provides, the Network to End Homelessness, Hampden County CoC, and others as necessary.
Participates in collaborating projects with other agencies/CoC as applicable to the position and knowledge base.
Completes all required reports and tracking tools for participants, funding sources and the agency.
Respond to after-hours work related phone calls.
Perform other tasks as determined by the Supportive Housing Services Manager and/or other Department/Agency administrators.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Associates degree and/or 3 years’ experience in homelessness services.
Lived experience strongly preferred.
Ability to be innovative, creative, analytical, and decisive in problem solving.
Ability to work effectively with other community agencies (i.e. School Dept., DCF, Juvenile Court, etc…) required.
Ability to structure and organize job responsibilities independently.
Ability to deal with diverse populations.
Ability to actively market and promote services.
Good typing/computer skills.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Bilingual/Bicultural (English/Spanish) preferred.
Previous experience with young adults.
Commitment to racial equity and inclusive practices.
The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training
