Youth Empowerment Services (YES) - Navigator

About the Organization

East Bay Agency for Children’s (EBAC) mission is to improve the well-being of children, youth, and families by reducing the impact of trauma and social inequities. EBAC strives to reduce barriers that contribute to disparities in wellness for socio-economically disadvantaged and racially marginalized families and to create communities where all children and families have support systems to reach their full potential. Established in 1952, EBAC began as a day-treatment program for children with special needs and has grown to serve over 4,500 children, youth, and families throughout Alameda County each year.

About the Role

The Navigator provides support to youth and families in collaboration with other service providers to increase resiliency, recovery, and reduce systemic inequities. The Navigator collaborates with mental health providers, school personnel, and other service providers as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on connecting youth and family members to resources such as academic support, employment, housing, enrichment, and mental health services. Robust training and support are provided for this position.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed navigation services, behavioral coaching, and crisis support.
• Support youth in reaching academic, social, and life goals through trauma-informed navigation services.
• Act as a connector between youth/families and service providers.
• Provide translation support when needed for culturally responsive services.
• Record progress notes and other charting requirements in a timely manner (training will be provided).
• Meet service delivery expectations.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, treatment planning, and reviews.
• Participate in Coordination of Services teams on school sites where applicable.
• Participate in and lead assessments of strengths and needs of families and children (training will be provided).
• Develop supportive relationships with caregivers.
• Participate in overall program development as a member of the treatment team.
• Periodic driving to and from sites to meet with teachers and youth in their home/community settings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bilingual Spanish highly desired, but not required.
• Baccalaureate Degree in a Human Services discipline (social work, sociology, psychology, education, child development, etc.) desirable but not required.
• Previous experience working with Elementary, Middle School, High School, or transitional age youth or families in schools, client’s home, or community settings.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skills in engaging and supporting youth to build resiliency are highly desirable.
• Ability to provide regular written documentation of services.
• Ability to drive, with appropriate driver’s license and insurance, or access to a car; work requires travel between sites.
• Periodic lifting up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily conducted in school settings, client homes, and community-based settings, often in under-resourced neighborhoods impacted by poverty, community violence, crime, systemic racism, and oppression.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including up to 15 paid holidays per year and accrued vacation for eligible employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (full-time employee-only coverage is free for certain Medical and Dental plans).
  • Multiple options for Mental Health Care supports and services.
  • Chiropractic and Acupuncture benefits included in Medical plans.
  • Employer-paid Basic Term Life/AD&D insurance; optional employee-paid voluntary life insurance and AD&D (for employee, spouse, and children).
  • Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage (optional for employee, spouse, and children).
  • Tax-deferred Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Health Care and/or Child Care.
  • Commuter benefits for Transit and/or Parking expenses.
  • 403b retirement program with up to 4% employer match after one year of employment.
  • Prepaid Legal Consultation and Identity Theft Protection insurance.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • ScholarShare 529 Savings Plan for higher education expenses.