Under the direction of the Youth & Education Manager, the College Navigator will provide high-touch case management, navigational coaching, & crisis intervention to a dedicated caseload of foster youth enrolled at LATTC and local community colleges through Project Tipping Point, CRCD’s college success program for LA County foster youth. During the initial Bridge phase of the program, the College Navigator will facilitate group workshops & sessions to build participant cohesion, self-confidence & self-efficacy and eliminate any potential barriers to student success in post-secondary. In addition, the College Navigator will serve as a liaison with key college staff at LATTC to streamline services for Project Tipping Point youth.
The College Navigator will spend 60% of their time providing high-touch case management to Project Tipping Point students, 10% of their time will be spent on coordination with the College, 10% of their time will be spent on curriculum development and workshops, 10% of their time will be spent on data entry and the final 10% of their time will be dedicated to planning and department meetings.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide weekly high-touch case management to a dedicated caseload of foster youth college students, which includes creating & updating an individual service plan
2. Conduct group or individual information sessions for prospective program youth
3. Facilitate intake and assessment process for all prospective program youth
4. Meet with program students regularly to update on progress, troubleshoot challenges, identify resources & navigate systems (child welfare, financial aid, etc.), & provide crisis/emergency management as needed
5. Assist students with building an attachment to campus-based support programs including but not limited to: Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOP&S), Next Up, Guardian Scholars, & other key departments – financial aid, Academic Connections, & Bridges to Success
6. Conduct quarterly barrier assessments to gauge student progress in multiple areas
7. Provide early interventions and support to students at-risk of not meeting academic benchmarks
8. Provide A-Z college readiness and life skills workshops to students during the Bridge phase of the program to prepare them to successfully transition into credit bearing courses
9. Provide follow-up services and regular check-ins to students at the end of the First Year Support phase of the program
10. Develop & facilitate monthly peer support groups & training workshops
11. Assess program students for competency gains in key areas: positive academic behaviors, life skills, leadership, & social responsibility
12. Link students to opportunities to demonstrate leadership skills through civic engagement & mentoring other youth, & provide ongoing coaching
13. Input timely & accurate data into our data system – Salesforce
14. Partner with external coaches and program staff to integrate evidence-based practices into the program
15. Connect students with a “warm hand-off” to internal and external resources such as housing placement, Summer Youth Employment Program, childcare etc
16. Identify relevant resources for program participants and support youth in accessing those resources
17. Coordinate with college professors to provide support in cohorted classes and track student progress
18. Facilitate tours of various career pathway departments at LATTC and local community colleges to expose students to potential pathways in high-growth industry sectors
19. Coordinate co-case conferencing sessions with DCFS social workers and other case managers
20. Participate in local collaborative meetings and conferences as needed
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. 2+ years’ experience in related work and BA Degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field,
2. Experience working with foster youth,
3. Familiarity with DCFS, DPSS, financial aid, housing resources is a plus,
4. Knowledge and proven practice of trauma-informed care and strength-based approach to youth development,
5. Reliable, flexible team player who works well with minimal supervision, who has a good work ethic, and an ability to set and maintain personal boundaries,
6. Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines,
7. Demonstrated knowledge of community resources,
8. Reliable transportation: valid driver’s license, and car insurance as required by law, as appropriate,
9. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
All candidates are subject to a criminal history check and meet CRCD’s criteria regarding criminal history and must pass background check conducted by LA County. CRCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the EEO/ADA Coordinator. EEO /ADA Coordinator contact: Stacey Cabling (213) 743-6193.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $45,000.00 – $49,920.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person