Corps Navigator - Tehachapi, United States - Field Institute

Field Institute

Verified Company

Tehachapi, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY

The Corps Navigator coordinates the daily case workflow and activities in support of policies, goals, and objectives for the Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps (CCEC).

The Corps Navigator position is an essential component of a "client-centered" work-learn

program, such as the CCEC.

This position will carry out a wide range of activities and play a critical role in helping guide, support, and motivate individuals.

To be effective guides, coaches, and mentors, CCEC Corps Navigators must employ a wide range of skills and tools, all of which must be supported by administrative practices and policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES includes, but not limited to the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Provide integrated case management and supportive services to Corpsmembers.
Conduct initial intake assessments with Corpsmembers to establish goals and services, to create individualized and comprehensive development plans for each Corpsmember.
Responsible for collaborating with Crew Supervisors in the facilitation of Corpsmember plans, implementation of interventions, datacollection, and progress monitoring.
Identify, locate and connect Corpsmembers with partnering community agencies and other resources if there is a need for more intensive and appropriate services.
Train supervisors and monitor supervisor documentation and datacollection practices for consistency and accuracy.
Work with supervisors to identify and implement appropriate strategies aimed at improving work performance for Corpsmembers.
Design and monitor behavior intervention plans, under leader's direction.
Follow up with Crew Supervisors daily regarding Corpsmember progress toward goals.
Partner with Crew Supervisors and other staff to update Corpsmember information in AERIES student information system.
Organize and schedule case management meetings with supervisors to create or update Corpsmember plans, and to discuss performance evaluations.
Conduct trainings or refresher courses for staff and or Corpsmembers, such as: o Crisis prevention and intervention
Solution focused brief counseling
Peer Mediation training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Tolerance for challenging situations and the ability to exercise sound judgement under pressure.
Conflict mediation, and dealing with individuals who have adjustment issues with program expectations.
Must be able to pass our vehicle insurance qualification to drive any FIELD vehicles.
Empathy
Compassion
Social Justice
Servant Leadership
Objectivity
Data-Driven Decision Making
Ability to effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with internal and external contacts.
Must be detail oriented and organized.
Must be a team player.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in a field related to counseling, psychology, social work or similar.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have valid driver's license and personal automobile insurance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to travel as needed/required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents, reports, and etc.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, employees, and other personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock with electrical equipment.