Job Information
Northern Rivers Family Services Service Navigator in Albany, New York
Service Navigator
Job Details
Job Location
Albany-Academy Main-PCFC - Albany, NY
Position Type
Per Diem
Education Level
High School/GED
Salary Range
$20.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Travel Percentage
Up to 50%
Description
Per Diem Service Navigator - Community Solutions
Northern Rivers Family Services
As a Per Diem Service Navigator, you will provide individual mentoring, holistic service planning, and coordinated case management, and complete any necessary referrals/linkages to services. You will work together with Albany County Probation. You will coordinate, facilitate, and track the issuing of cash incentives that will be provided to youth as part of their service plan. You will maintain record keeping for each youth including progress notes and service plans. You will provide direct mentoring and case management to each youth and family on their caseload. You will report to the Assistant Director of Juvenile Justice for Prevention and will work a hybrid schedule with 50% community travel.
Responsibilities:
Manage a full caseload of six probation involved youth.
Attend routine team meetings with youth and families and Albany County Probation.
Establish positive and professional relationships with youth and families.
Track youth involvement in the program and issue incentive stipends as directed by supervisor. Maintain monitored records of funds issued.
Create coordinated service plans, to include input from youth, caregivers, subcontracted staff, and Probation.
Have knowledge of community services in Albany County.
Help families obtain services they need by making referrals, providing transportation, accompanying them to appointments, and assisting with applications (medical, schools, and DSS).
Maintain good working relationships with Albany County Probation/DCYF.
Provide individual mentoring to each assigned youth, at least once per week.
Maintain cultural sensitivity, competence and client confidentiality.
Other responsibilities, as assigned.
Requirements and Education:
High School Diploma and two years relevant experience or Associate's Degree and one year relevant experience required
Benefits
Sick Leave
EAP
401 (K) plan
Free training/CEU opportunities
About Northern Rivers
At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.
Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.
