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GREENFIELD/NORTHAMPTON/REMOTE - SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION- Youth and Young Adult Career Navigator (Young Parents Program) POSITION SUMMARY: The Young Parents Program (YPP) serves pregnant and parenting youth and young adults up to age 24 who receive public assistance through the Department of Transitional Assistance. The program uses a trauma informed, positive youth development, whole family approach, knowing that the success of the family is key. Youth receive individual case management to assist in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals. Areas of focus include education and career, life and personal, parenting and family and other related goals identified by youth. The YPP Career Navigator works closely with other community providers for appropriate services for parents and their children. YPP supports participants in engaging in programming that provides opportunities to gain employment readiness skills, engage in career pathways training, enter and succeed in post-secondary education, obtain High School Equivalency (HSE), and address barriers that prevent achievement of educational and occupational goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies: Interpersonal communication - verbal and written Conflict resolution, problem-solving, establishing priorities, navigating change Judgement and decision-making Practiced organizational skills and attention to detail Openness to understanding participants as experts of their own varied experiences and identities Skillful relationship building with participants, staff, and community members An understanding and willingness to talk about issues using an approach that is positive, engaging, accessible, and inclusive, such as Positive Youth Development and harm reduction A balance of initiative to work independently and collaboration to work with others Understanding and willingness to learn data capture and tracking methods Promote equity by deconstructing barriers to a racially just system. Cultivate work environments that value truth-telling, courage, vulnerability, space to think and reflect, community-mindedness, hope, and openness to difficult conversations. Key Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge of social services, advocacy, and navigating resources Knowledge of Franklin and Hampshire counties and North Quabbin regional organizations and resources Experience working with marginalized communities and individuals with low incomes Experience working with youth/young adults who have low incomes, are young parents, are youth of color, queer, trans, disabled, and/or housing insecure Experience with data management, data capture, tracking methods and analysis for outcome measurements Computer skills (Microsoft Suite-Outlook Email, Calendar, and Teams chat, Discord, Zoom, and databases Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent required. One year experience working with youth/young adults, providing individual support/case management Bi-lingual/Bicultural (Spanish/English) preferred CPR/First Aid (will provide if needed) ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide case management to approximately 15-20 Young Parents. The YPP Career Navigator will develop warm, respectful, and caring relationships with participants and serve as a role model. The YPP Career Navigator will support participants in setting goals and will provide ongoing support and links to resources to help participants reach their goals. The YPP Career Navigator will maintain consistent communication and collaborate closely with supervisor to achieve continuous improvements in participants\' progress, goals, and overcoming barriers. Builds a strong connection with families by maintaining regular weekly communication, and addressing families\' needs promptly. Helps each family develop and execute a set of plans with achievable goals, objectives, and actions aimed at enhancing their current situat on.