Family Navigator - Gateway Family Youth Development Inc - 3.9 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $22.92 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Computer operation Individual / group counseling Confidential information handling Serving clients Computer literacy Professional ethics Client assessment in social work Collaborating with government agencies Community resource coordination in health services social work Care planning in social services Driver's License Family communication in social service case management Working with families Computer skills Social work care coordination Direct patient care in social services case management Working with youth

Full Job Description Exempt :

No Type :

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PIBH Location :

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OBJECTIVE:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, provide comprehensive navigation services for families seeking assistance through the FRC. The family navigator will partner with families to determine their strengths and needs, develop a plan of action and connect them with resources in the community that can help them meet their goals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related counseling field of study and two (2) years' experience providing case management services to children and families; or a combination of education and experience providing services to children, youth and families to equal six (6) years.
• Extensive knowledge of community resources and ability to work efficiently with public and private agency professionals.
• Ability to complete assessment, service planning and service coordination with high-risk clients.
• Ability to establish an effective professional manner in all dealings with clients and the general public.
• Ability to exhibit emotional maturity and good judgment, to include high standards of morals and speech.
• Must be dependable and flexible with regard to working hours.
• Ability to follow and carry out written and oral instructions, quickly and accurately.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must be able to use discretion in all facets of work-related situations.
• Ability to perform all work rapidly and accurately, meeting all deadlines when applicable.
• Must keep abreast of modern techniques and methods used in individual and group sessions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Not Inclusive):

• Will accept assigned referrals and complete case management needs assessment.
• Will develop a crisis/safety plan with all clients.
• Will develop a service plan to identify all are areas of services to be provided including goals and objectives for each service.
• Will participate in weekly supervision with the Program Manager.
• Will participate in monthly group supervision.
• Will facilitate access to services for clients in the areas of medical, social, educational, vocational, legal and therapeutic care.
• Will work cooperatively and collaboratively with the assigned Clinical Therapist (if applicable).
• Will monitor and evaluate the provision of client services on an ongoing basis.
• Will provide advocacy and referral services on behalf of clients.
• Will provide family support referrals.
• Will provide safety and risk assessment services for clients.
• Will provide substance abuse treatment referral services.
• Will get certified in any identified curricula specified by Supervisor or funder.
• Will provide crisis intervention services.
• Will provide life skills, parenting, and conflict management training.
• Will provide follow-up services for all clients discharged from the program.
• Will maintain comprehensive client records and generate reports as required.
• Will administer Protective Factors Survey.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB CHARACTERISTICS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a professional position which requires organizational and communication skills, as well as judgment, tact and diplomacy in contacts with Youth Development, Inc. employees, community residents, parents and local government agencies. Strict adherence is required to all regulations concerning confidentiality. Project management experience preferred. Good general health. Physical will be required at time of hire. Background investigation to include fingerprinting will be required. Frequent travel is required. Valid driver's license and proof of satisfactory car insurance are required. Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. Youth Development, Inc. is an at-will employer. Employment is by mutual consent of the company and employee, and either may terminate the relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice. This job is contingent upon funding; however, availability of funding is not a guarantee of continued employment, nor does it imply any specific term of employment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Under the direct supervision of the Program or Clinical Manager.