Navigator Facilitator - Yonkers, United States - Family Services of Westchester
Description
Family Services of Westchester (FSW) provides mental health and social services that strengthen and support families, children and individuals at every stage of their lives.
With 50 innovative programs, FSW serves 30,000 individuals annually in Westchester County, New York. Founded in 1954, Family Services of Westchester is a private, nonprofit, non-sectarian social services agency.
There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities.
In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b) for full-time employees.
JOB SUMMARY
Empower young men, while incarcerated in the DOC, to expand their awareness of self, find purpose, and set realistic goals as they prepare to re-enter the community from incarceration as part of the Restorative Justice Program.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process intakes/assessment screenings which include the Pre, Post and 60/90day questionnaire
- Facilitate weekly psychoeducational and supportive workshops using circle practice in the DOC
- Work with participants individually to identify barriers to setting and achieving personal/professional goals and developing realistic strategies to achieving goals
- Work with participants to identify barriers to healthy relationships and develop conflict resolution skills/action plans
- Make community referrals to assist men in their reentry process
- Work collaboratively with the DOC and DOC contracted programs to assist men in their identified goals
- Participate in weekly team briefing meetings in the DOC and with the RJ team
- Maintain accurate records
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor(s)
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational:
- High School Diploma
Experience:
- 35 years in a related field
Skills:
- Interpersonal skills
- knowledge of program target groups
- awareness of client needs
- ability to effectively interview clients from diverse backgrounds to obtain facts and to recognize relevant case information
There are a variety of benefits to joining Family Services of Westchester, an organization with over 65 years of history impacting vulnerable communities.
In addition to the opportunity to connect with and help thousands of residents in Westchester County, FSW offers its employees an inspiring, diverse and team-based work environment with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403(b).
- FSW is an equal opportunity employer._
Pay:
$40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Yonkers, NY: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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