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Youth and Young Adult Career Navigator (Young Parents Program) POSITION
SUMMARY: The Young Parents Program (YPP) serves pregnant and parenting
youth and young adults up to age 24 who receive public assistance
through the Department of Transitional Assistance. The program uses a
trauma informed, positive youth development, whole family approach,
knowing that the success of the family is key. Youth receive individual
case management to assist in overcoming challenges and achieving their
goals. Areas of focus include education and career, life and personal,
parenting and family and other related goals identified by youth. The
YPP Career Navigator works closely with other community providers for
appropriate services for parents and their children. YPP supports
participants in engaging in programming that provides opportunities to
gain employment readiness skills, engage in career pathways training,
enter and succeed in post-secondary education, obtain High School
Equivalency (HSE), and address barriers that prevent achievement of
educational and occupational goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate
the following competencies: Interpersonal communication - verbal and
written Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities,
navigating change Judgement and decision-making Practiced organizational
skills and attention to detail Openness to understanding participants as
experts of their own varied experiences and identities Skillful
relationship building with participants, staff, and community members An
understanding and willingness to talk about issues using an approach
that is positive, engaging, accessible, and inclusive, such as Positive
Youth Development and harm reduction A balance of initiative to work
independently and collaboration to work with others Understanding and
willingness to learn data capture and tracking methods Promote equity by
deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work
environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to
think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult
conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of social
services, advocacy, and navigating resources Knowledge of Franklin and
Hampshire counties and North Quabbin regional organizations and
resources Experience working with marginalized communities and
individuals with low incomes Experience working with youth/young adults
who have low incomes, are young parents, are youth of color, queer,
trans, disabled, and/or housing insecure Experience with data
management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome
measurements Computer skills (Microsoft Suite-Outlook Email, Calendar,
and Teams chat, Discord, Zoom, and databases Minimum
Qualifications/Transferable Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent
required. One year experience working with youth/young adults, providing
individual support/case management Bi-lingual/Bicultural
(Spanish/English) preferred CPR/First Aid (will provide if needed)
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide case management to approximately
15-20 Young Parents. The YPP Career Navigator will develop warm,
respectful, and caring relationships with participants and serve as a
role model. The YPP Career Navigator will support participants in
setting goals and will provide ongoing support and links to resources to
help participants reach their goals. The YPP Career Navigator will
maintain consistent communication and collaborate closely with
supervisor to achieve continuous improvements in participants\'
progress, goals, and overcoming barriers. Builds a strong connection
with families by maintaining regular weekly communication, and
addressing families\' needs promptly. Helps each family develop and
execute a set of plans with achievable goals, objectives, and actions
aimed at enhancing their current situat on.