Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Coach/Navigator

Do you have a passion for coaching young people to help them achieve their goals?

Community Action is currently looking for a Youth Homeless Demonstration Program Coach/Navigator to provide education, information, trauma-informed, strengths-based coaching and navigation to youth participants.

Starting Pay: $21.60/hour

The Role

• Provide trauma-informed, strength-based case management, grounded in Motivational Interviewing, to youth participants;
• Collaboratively work with youth/young adults to identify their unique goals, develop skills, and access needed support and plans to achieve the desired outcomes;
• Maintain collaborative relationships with community partners
• Collaboratively work with The HUB to assist youth participants in their search for housing and work to build strong relationships with landlords in the community to form collaborative partnerships for housing participants;
• Research and maintain current information regarding landlord and tenant issues, update educational materials as needed;
• Conduct tenant education classes for youth related to tenant rights and obligations in the state of Nebraska;
• Participate in the Lincoln RentWise Coalition and conduct RentWise workshops and training;
  
  

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in human services or related field required.
• Two years relevant work experience required.
• Training or experience with legal terminology, statutory language, landlord/tenant laws, government and community resources; housing counseling; housing budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language required.
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s License and good driving record required.
• Must have knowledge of community resources.
• Must be able to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must have skill in organizing personal work schedule.
  
  

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off plan and 13+ paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts youth in our community.
  
  

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

About Head Start

Community Action Head Start gives children from at-risk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children, families, and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

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Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetics, or any other status protected under federal and state law.

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