Community Navigator/ Behavioral Health Instructor - New York, NY

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION · ABOUT GUTTMAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE · The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum desi ...

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUING EDUCATION

ABOUT GUTTMAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNY's community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution.

The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman's educational model is an integrated first- year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established a bold goal to increase enrollment as informed by its new strategic plan (Guttman Forward Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website ) to learn more about the institution."

POSITION SUMMARY

The Part-Time Instructor for the Community Navigator Course will plan, deliver, and evaluate instruction for an entry-level behavioral health workforce training program that prepares students to connect individuals with essential community resources, services, and supports. The Instructor brings expertise in systems navigation, community outreach, and social determinants of health to equip students with the skills needed to serve as effective Community Navigators in health, behavioral health, and social services settings. This position reports to the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department and works collaboratively with program staff to ensure high-quality instructional outcomes and student success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Deliver competency-based instruction for the Community Navigator course, covering topics such as resource mapping, benefits navigation, outreach strategies, cultural humility, social determinants of health, and documentation.
• Develop and update lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments aligned with community health worker (CHW) competency frameworks and local workforce needs.
• Facilitate dynamic, community-centered learning experiences including guest speakers, field-based activities, and resource navigation simulations.
• Incorporate culturally responsive and linguistically accessible instructional strategies to reflect the communities students will serve.

Student Support & Assessment

• Monitor student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments, skills demonstrations, and participation.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance in Xendirect and in coordination with program staff.
• Identify students in need of additional support and connect them with program resources or academic advising.

Program Collaboration

• Participate in program orientations, faculty meetings, and professional development sessions as
• needed
• Assist with program reporting by providing instructional data and student outcome information as requested.
• Perform related instructional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Community Health, Human Services, or a related field — OR equivalent professional experience in community navigation or outreach.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community health, case management, benefits counseling, or systems navigation, preferably in a behavioral health or social services context.
• Strong working knowledge of community resources, social services systems, and referral processes in New York City or surrounding areas.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to teach and connect with diverse adult learners, particularly those from underserved communities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, or a closely related field.
• Prior instructional, training, or workforce development experience in an adult education or community college setting.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification or eligibility; familiarity with NYS CHW scope of practice.
• Experience with motivational interviewing, harm reduction approaches, or trauma-informed outreach practices.

COMPENSATION & TERMS

• Part-time, per-session instructional position.
• Compensation commensurate with qualifications and program pay scale.
• Grant-funded; continuation contingent upon funding availability and program enrollment.
• Schedule varies based on course offerings; evening and/or weekend availability may be required.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $ $55.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 – 6 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018