What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Related Social Needs Services Navigator position at New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc.?
Position : Health Related Social Needs Services Navigator
Position Summary : Looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Join New Directionsas a Health Related Social Needs (HRSN) Navigator! You'll be the go to person helping individuals and families in Western New York and the Finger Lakes connect with essential resources they need to thrive. From making referrals to offering support in homes, communities, or virtually, you'll be a trusted guide through life's challenges. If you're all about compassion, problem-solving, and creating lasting change, we'd love to hear from you!
New Directions is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.
Pay and benefits
- 105 hours of paid time off your first year, not including an additional 13 agency holidays.
- Access to affordable life, dental and medical insurance.
- 401k with up to 3% agency matching.
- 20.14 - $23.40 / hr for your first year. Additional raises guaranteed.
- Join our 100 year old company, where over 30% of our staff have been with us for 10 years or more.
- Monday - Friday, flexible.
Minimum Education and / or Professional Qualifications / Skills :
We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable human service organization to apply.
Full Job Description
Title : Health Related Social Needs Navigator
Department : Health Related Social Needs Services
Title of Immediate Supervisor : Health Related Social Needs Services Supervisor
POSITION SUMMARY :
The HRSN Navigator will provide screenings and navigation services for anyone who meets the eligibility criteria within the WNY or Finger Lakes regions (WNYICC / FLIPA). The Navigator will take a holistic approach to coordinating a range of services to best meet the individual's needs. The Navigator will utilize a strength-based, trauma informed, and person centered approach for screening / navigation. Screening and navigation are provided in home and community settings.
RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES :
Additional Responsibilities : As assigned by immediate supervisor
Agency Standards / Norms :
Minimum Education and / or Professional Qualifications / Skills
Special - Personal Skills, Qualities, Aptitudes and Physical Requirement
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Ability to work effectively with clients, families, staff and community contacts from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
2. Ability to work effectively with children / youth with behavioral, emotional and / or mental health challenges and their families.
3. Ability to accept supervision and perform as part of a team.
4. Ability to be flexible and adapt to change.
5. Must have a valid driver's license, adequate auto insurance and meet the criteria for driving set forth in the New Directions Driver's License policy and Auto Insurance policy.
6. Ability to pass annual physical for Category 1 job classification in accordance with New Directions Employee Health policy.
7. Must comply with Agency safety standards and be responsible for own actions and conduct concerning safety and healthy working conditions.
Salary : $20 - $23
