Youth Navigator
Montrose, Colorado
Provide multifaceted support for the youth and their families, especially at risk youth, but also and not limited to domestic violence victims and the elderly.Utilize the Strengthening Families Protective Factors Framework and a variety of evidence based practices to help families navigate the resources needed to become healthy, stable, and safe.Coordinate and facilitate an after school youth program focused on providing life skills in a pro-social group setting. Directly mentors youth ages 12-18 with weekly meetings and check ins about identified goals by either the youth or external agencies. Maintain all case notes and files per cross-organizational regulations.Administer all required assessments and screenings with youth and families, such as demographics, release of information, and organizational surveys, etc.Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and information on programs and community resources available. Teach sexual health education through approved curriculum to junior and high school students and young adults aged 14-18. Actively participate in statewide work groups and coalitions related to comprehensive human sexuality education. Maintain all gathered data and submit to appropriate stakeholders/funding partners. Administer all required assessments and record data. Knowledge of HIPPA laws.Provide on call juvenile intake screening services to law enforcement utilising appropriate assessments. Advocate for the youth to ensure that youth is referred to the most appropriate services available to meet their needs in the least secure setting possible for the protection of the juvenile, family, and community. Plays a critical role in crisis intervention by acting as a facilitator and/or mediator in crisis situations concerning youth, parents, law enforcement, etc.