About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Albany-Academy Prevention - Albany, NY 12208Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School/GEDSalary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% As a 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 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 the 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
Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Holiday Pay
401 (K) plan
Life Insurance
Loan repayment assistance
Free training/CEU opportunities
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 meaningful work.Qualifications
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