Youth Housing Navigator

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for someone who is able to build relationships with youth of all ages from diverse backgrounds. We are looking for someone who is flexible and a creative problem solver. We are looking for someone who is willing and able to meet youth where they are at and walk beside them to achieve their goals and resolve crisis in their lives. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships not only with young people, but also with co-workers and partners. We are looking for someone who has and understands healthy boundaries when working with vulnerable populations. We are looking for someone who understands and is willing to continue to learn how childhood trauma impacts the lifespan and how systemic inequities and historical trauma impact our community today. Strong communication and empathy skills are a must!

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The Youth Services Division is a fun group! The workplace is flexible and creative. We encourage trying new things and laughing a lot. Our values are wellness, connection, and growth and we do our best to embrace these in all areas of our workplace. We have fun and we are also dedicated public servants who care deeply about our community.   

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This is a flexible position based at Zach Gordon Youth Center in downtown Juneau. Hours are primarily 10:00am-6:00pm Monday through Friday, working one or two shifts per week from 12:00pm-8:00pm. 

In this position you will be providing outreach and support to youth who are homeless or otherwise in need of being connected to services. You will act in the role of advocate for youth as you support them in navigating a large variety of social services, housing, mental health and other supports. The incumbent will work with both teens who may be on their own and you will also assist younger youth and their families in addressing needs and assisting them to access services such as food security, rental assistance, or transportation assistance. 

You will work closely with partner organizations to accept referrals and make referrals. This includes AWARE, The Glory Hall, Family Promise, St. Vincent de Paul, the BRH Navigators program, Front Street Clinic, JAMHI and more. You will work particularly closely with landlords and Tlingit Haida Regional Housing Authority to enroll youth in their Rapid Rehousing rental assistance program. 

You will be responsible for data entry into the Alaska Homeless Management Information System (AKHMIS) and for completing associated paperwork. You will also assist youth filling out necessary documents such as enrollment forms, leases, job applications and more.  

This position will also assist with special events and provide facility supervision in the absence of the Program Coordinator.

Education:

Graduation from high school or the equivalent 

Substitution:

Post-secondary education from an accredited institution in the social, behavior, or health sciences, law, or a closely related field may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 3 semester hours (4 quarter hours) for one (1) month of experience (36 semester hours or 48 quarter hours is equivalent to 1 year).

Valid Driver’s License by time of appointment and for continued employment. 

First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of appointment

Under Alaska Statute 12.62.400 (9) - Appointment to this position is offered conditionally, pending the results of a National Criminal History report through the FBI. Applicants must submit their fingerprints to continue in the hiring approval process. The applicant will receive a copy of the report of findings and may dispute within 5 days of receiving them. Human Resources evaluates the results to ensure the applicant does not have any convictions that result in a direct nexus to the primary duties involving supervising minors. Applicants who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from further consideration or may be dismissed if already employed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

Please include a cover letter (not to exceed one typed page) in your application that tells us about your experience working with youth and a bit about why you would be a good fit for this position. 

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager: Jorden Nigro 

Phone Number: (907) 586-0456

Email: [email protected]