YCES Campus Peer Navigator

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

JOB TITLE : YCES Campus Peer Navigator

REPORTS TO : YCES Regional Manager

SCHEDULE : Monday-Friday (9 : 00am-5 : 30pm)

LOCATION : Venice, CA

STATUS : Full-time, 40 hours / week, Non-Exempt

CELL PHONE : Reimbursement for use

DRIVER POSITION : Yes [ If yes, see driving policy below]

SALARY RANGE : $21.00 - $25.00 / hr

ABOUT US :

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive, not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity, community collaboration, and innovative youth-focused programming. If you have the skills, passion and collaborative spirit, join our growing team of over 80 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity, including (but by no means limited to) racial, ethnic, gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving long-term, systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equity-centered approach to problem-solving.

ABOUT THE ROLE

SPY’s YCES Campus Peer Navigator will conduct outreach and engage youth experiencing homelessness in SPA 5, specifically in educational settings like local community colleges including SMC and LACC. The YCES Campus Peer Navigator will educate students and schools about CES and housing resources offered, operating as the liaison between LA’s higher education system and the Homeless Services system. In addition to working a few days a week at SPY’s Access Center in Venice, this role will be co-located at local community colleges regularly. The YCES Campus Peer Navigator will also attend meetings across SPA 5 as well as attend LAHSA meetings located in DTLA.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist youth at risk of or currently experiencing homelessness with navigating CES and Homeless Services focusing on youth in higher education
• Assist youth in completing the assessment that is required to enter the CES system (Next Step Tool or VI-SPDAT) and any additional paperwork needed
• Problem solve with youth and utilize CES diversion tools when appropriate
• Enter data into our internal databases, Civicore, and LAHSAs database, HMIS
• Collaborate with schools to develop mechanisms to identify students at-risk or in need of support; Liaise with and provide technical assistance to WLAC and SMC faculty in submitting referrals
• Educate partners and schools on CES and homeless services field
• Coordinate care with appropriate school offices, attend planning and care coordination meetings
• Outreach to other agencies and organizations about housing opportunities and educational support
• Attend meetings on behalf of the SPA 5 YCES team
• Provide back-up outreach and case management support to region as needed
• Coordinate care with CES providers and SPY Case Management team to ensure proper care and follow up for youth
• Assist in the preparation of required program reports
• Additional ad-hoc tasks as required
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

Requirements : WHAT YOU’LL NEED

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL CONDITIONS :

Mandated Reporting Requirements : The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements : Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. If not fully vaccinated, weekly COVID-19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to HR@safeplaceforyouth.org. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are limited.

Driver Positions :

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. Examples of an unsatisfactory driving record include :

The motor vehicle record will need to include a review of all states listed on the individual's employment application and resume. See instructions on obtaining your driving record below :

https : / / www.dmv.ca.gov / portal / customer -service / request-vehicle-or-driver-records / online-driver-record-request /

For driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated, employment may be discontinued.

NOTE : All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. It is the supervisor’s responsibility to orient the employee and to communicate the expectations of the supervisor and SPY, as well as to evaluate whether the employee has the necessary level of skill, job knowledge, motivation, and attitude to become a regular member of the SPY staff. New employees are also encouraged to seek guidance and assistance during this period. Employees who fail to demonstrate the expected commitment, performance and attitude may be terminated at any time during the introductory period. However, completion of the introductory period does not change or alter the “at-will” employment status. Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment / business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS :

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and vacation / sick time. We also offer unique perks including weekly meditation / mindfulness and professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

EEO STATEMENT :

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

Please include references in your application

Salary : $21 - $25