Homeboy Industries provides hope, training, and support to formerly gang-involved and recently incarcerated people, allowing them to redirect their lives and become contributing members of our community.
Job Title: Youth Navigator
Reports To: Director of Youth Programs & Services
Job Summary
Navigators are a key component of our reentry model and service, providing guidance and direction to clients entering at different stages of rehabilitation and development. Navigators provide leadership and peer mentorship as graduates of our 18-month program. They are instrumental in assessing client’s adjustments to the therapeutic community, provide insight for relapse prevention, and intervene to provide a safe learning community for all clients. In addition, Navigators coach clients to focus on their progress by giving clients feedback on their growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Lead trainee cohorts and provide leadership and team building tasks
Develop and support trainee work ethic
Engage and support trainees in healing and recovery
Work closely with Youth Reentry Case Manager to coordinate internal referral to make progress toward service plan goals (Homeboy services- classes, substance abuse, legal, education, mental health, social enterprises, etc.). Including external referrals
Plan team-building experiences and activities
Track attendance and hours
Cultivate & maintain Homeboy Culture
Integrate Workforce Development/work experiences.
Provide one-on-one mentorship to all trainees that directly supports the reentry process by serving as positive and responsive role model
Coordinate the day-to-day operation of our maintenance department
Support clients individualize service plan created by the youth reentry case managers and client
Provide feedback to case managers on client’s progress, based on client’s needs, challenges/struggles and success
Support, coordinate and organize outings/events with youth reentry case managers to enhance the clients experience at Homeboy Industries and expose the client to new environments
Other duties assigned.
Qualifications
Capacity to manage and lead people; team builder; ability to connect with staff both on an individual and group level
Capacity to hold team members and trainees accountable, develop and empower team from the bottom up, and learn the strengths and challenges of the team to put people in a position to succeed
Mission-driven person with strong work ethic; challenge seeker and problem solver; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can overcome resistance and take unpopular stands when necessary
Ability to maintain strong professional and personal boundaries, while still providing mentorship to individuals, as needed
Experience working with diverse adult population with varying learning styles
Ability to build rapport, and to develop and maintain a safe, interactive learning environment
Ability to work in a shared office with a fast-paced environment and frequent interruptions
Detail oriented with excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills
Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and FileMaker Pro
Compensation Package
$19 - $20/hr. Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more. Enjoy a generous time-off plan with vacation days, sick days, and paid holidays.
EEO & ADA Statement
Homeboy Industries is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Additionally, Homeboy Industries is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview or to otherwise perform the essential duties of this job, please contact HR Director at 323.526.1254 ext. 340.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Internet Publishing
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