Who we are: Center for Human Service is one of the largest, local non-profits serving Stanislaus County youth and families. Our mission is simpleto change lives and build futures through programs that strengthen and support youth and families. CHS is a place that brings together smart, talented people from diverse backgrounds. Weve cultivated a truly unique workplace environment that is anchored by our valuesintegrity, responsiveness, respect, partnerships, innovation and results. We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to promote leadership and help create opportunities to improve the wellbeing of the community.

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　　Position:Hutton House Navigator - Bilingual English / Spanish

　　Hours/Exempt Status:Full Time/Non-Exempt, requires some evenings and weekends

　　Department/ Program:Youth Navigation Center (YNC) / Hutton House

　　Reports to:Hutton House Program Manager

　　Salary/ Hourly Wage: $20.74 - $21.75 per hour; DOE

　　Final filing date:Open Until Filled

　　Position Summary: Provides initial screening, ongoing assessment and service navigation for youth 13-17 years of age who are experiencing homelessness, who are a runaway youth or youth in crisis. Youth are identified through outreach, phone calls, walk-ins, and referrals from outside agencies. Requires travel to meet with youth within Stanislaus County. Responsible for crisis response and intervention, shelter referrals, interim housing placement and linking youth with appropriate services, conducting family meetings and connecting youth and families to specified services.

　　Duties:

　　Conduct initial screening and assessment with youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness, runaway youth and youth and families in crisis found through outreach, walk-ins, phone calls and referrals, with the objective of determining barriers, needs and appropriate interventions.Establish goals in partnership with youth, concentrating on strengths and support youth in reaching those goals.Stay connected with individuals to ensure all appointments, linkages and aftercare activities are completed.Practice assertive, progressive engagement with individuals and families. Use persistent and creative methods to motivate, encourage participation, and promote follow-through.Maintain client intake documentation and forms.Assist in scheduling, preparing for and facilitating family meetings.Document service encounters as required, input data in an accurate and timely manner in Homeless Management Information System (HMIS), excel spreadsheet, and/or case management files/database as program requires. Ensures that all client related data is both current and accurate.Work with other service providers to ensure that referrals and client lists are up to date and that clients are receiving quality care.Prepare reports as required.Participate in program development and create/maintain partnerships with other homeless service providers.Provide flexible and mobile case management services, meeting clients at the time and location of their choice which may include nights and weekends.Meet or have contact with each participant and family members when appropriate, on a regular basis to provide support and promote stability.Maintain client files and clear, professional and timely participant contact notes, service plans and other documentation to meet all confidentiality laws and guide lines.Develop individual service plans in coordination with community partners.Provide crisis prevention, intervention, safety plans, stress management and life skills development as appropriate.Is responsible for the intake integrity, assessments, case management, counseling services (individual, parent, family, group or others as indicated by age,) advocacy, case c ordination, follow-up and aftercare.Assists participants in developing and attaining goals related to education, vocational training, employment and/or other meaningful daily activities that improve over-all well-being.Attend required trainings, seek out learning opportunities for continued education and stay up to date on best practices in ending homelessness.Must be comfortable providing outreach, community presentations and tours of the facility to broaden awareness of services to community partners and the public.Must assess and seek consultation through regular case conferencing, presentations and treatment plans.Available to assist when participants are experiencing an immediate need, crisis or emergency (e.g. child abuse reporting, assessing for suicidal or homicidal risks or threats, emergency medical or mental health needs).When required, provide transportation to support activities for clients engagement; i.e. outings, community events and enrichment activities.Prioritize caseload and determine the level of contact, coordination and care needed for each participant.Receive, respond and provide all proper documentation for Differential Response cases.Facilitate group classes on a variety of relevant topics.Work in the spirit of cooperation.Performs other related duties as they are assigned.Qualifications:

　　One or more years experience in a like field preferred. Progressively responsible experience in a related field will be considered.Bilingual-English/Spanish preferred. Ability to speak read and write in Spanish, fluently.Experience working with youth ages 13-24 in a supportive/coaching capacity.Experience working with youth who are homeless and/or have expressed mental health or substance use concerns preferred.Experience and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of organizations and with people of all ages, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.Knowledge of Positive Youth Development, Trauma-informed Care and Harm Reduction.Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.Must be computer literate (Word, Excel, databases, etc.).Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening.Pass agency paid health screening and/or drug testing, if required.Valid California drivers license and current proof of auto insurance coverage.Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points- if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points.Requirements:

　　Represent the agency in a professional and competent manner.

　　Advocate for the best interests of the agency and clients we serve.

　　Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, clients, supervisors and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, ancestry, political affiliation, citizenship, disability, medical conditions, marital status, amnesty and military or veteran status.

　　Will promote and support a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce and be responsive to the p