Navigator - Aurora Youth Program

The Aurora Youth Program Navigator will provide intensive, person-centered case management, direct outreach, independent-living support, and community resource navigation to approximately 25 young adults residing in single-room occupancy units through the Aurora Youth Program. The Navigator will work collaboratively with residents, property management, community partners, behavioral health and medical providers, educational institutions, workforce programs, and other service providers to promote housing stability, personal development, self-sufficiency, and successful transition to independent living.

The Navigator will provide consistent, in-person support to residents and assist them in identifying goals, accessing resources, addressing barriers, developing independent-living skills, and connecting with appropriate community-based services. The Navigator will also recognize when a resident's needs exceed the scope of Navigator services and coordinate appropriate referrals and supports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving history and reliable, insured transportation required.
• Minimum of two years' experience working with or lived experience with homelessness, justice involvement, adults or young adults with behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, and/or underserved populations required.
• Experience working with young adults transitioning to independent living, housing programs, education, employment, or community-based services preferred.
• Excellent communication, documentation, time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or a related field preferred.

• Engage residents through regular, consistent, and person-centered interactions that promote trust, self-determination, independence, and successful participation in the Aurora Youth Program.
• Provide ongoing housing navigation and support to promote housing stability and successful tenancy.
• Assist residents with housing recertifications, required documentation, applications, correspondence, and other housing-related responsibilities.
• Assist residents with identifying and applying for longer-term housing opportunities and connecting with appropriate housing resources and community partners.
• Support residents in developing skills necessary for successful independent living, including household management, organization, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-advocacy.
• Assist residents in obtaining identification, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and other essential personal documents necessary to access housing, employment, education, benefits, and community services.
• Assist residents with enrollment and participation in high school completion, GED, college, vocational training, certificate programs, and other educational opportunities.
• Assist residents with employment searches, applications, résumé development, interview preparation, workforce-program connections, and other employment-related goals.
• Assist residents in identifying, applying for, and maintaining appropriate public benefits and community resources.
• Support residents in developing budgeting, financial literacy, money-management, and other skills that promote long-term financial stability and independence.
• Support residents in accessing and maintaining connections with medical, behavioral health, recovery, and other community-based services when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with providers to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Recognize when a resident may need behavioral health or mental…