Elevate Youth Navigator

POSITIONSUMMARY: TheElevate YouthNavigatorsupports youth ages 1226 to build leadership skills prevent substance use and engage in civic action that advances community-level change. This role centers youth voice through facilitation mentorship and prevention programming across Stanislaus County.

WORK SCHEDULE: This positiongenerally followsa Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The role also includes two evening shifts per week (until 8:00 PM) and 4 hours of work on Saturdays on a rotating basis. For example an employee may work twoweeknightsoneweekand a Saturday shift the following the schedule mayvaryweek to week the total hours willgenerally notexceed40 hoursper week. Occasional overtime may berequiredbased on program needs.

DUTIES:

1. Recruits engages and supports youth ages 1226 toparticipatein Elevate Youth Californiafunded prevention leadership and civic engagement activities across Stanislaus County.

1. Facilitates monthly Youth Leadership Council meetings supporting youth leadership development substance use prevention education civic engagement skill-building and peer-led discussion.

1. Coordinates andfacilitatesmonthly substance use prevention activities for broader youth participants incorporating stigma-reducing culturally responsive and trauma-informed approaches.

1. Supports youth in designing and administering peer surveys and hosting listening sessions to gather youth input on community needs risk factors and protective factors related to substance use.

1. Guides youth through data review and reflection processes toidentifypriority policy systems or environmental (P.S.E.) issues and develop youth-driven recommendations.

1. Supports youth-led civic engagement activities including preparation for presentations meetings with decision-makers coalition participation and public showcase events.

1. Coordinates mentorship opportunities by matching participating youth with trusted adult mentors and/or peer buddies to strengthen protective relationships and positive role modeling.

1. Plans andfacilitatesquarterly culturally rooted healing activities (e.g. talking circles wellness activities creative expression) that promote belonging resilience and cultural pride.

1. Conducts outreach and builds relationships with schools and community partners to support recruitment meeting space and sustained youth participation.

1. Provides logistical support for youth activities including scheduling transportation coordination stipends and communication with participants and families asappropriate.

1. Maintainsaccurateandtimelydocumentation of participant engagement attendance surveys and outcomes in agency databases and required reporting systems.

1. Participates in team meetings planning sessions and trainings to ensure alignment with program goalspreventionbest practices and grant requirements.

1. Supports data collection and reporting efforts related to program outcomes monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with program leadership.

1. Performsadditionalduties asassigned to support team collaboration and program success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BA/BS in a related field with experience in youth development community engagement facilitation of group-based programming substance use prevention and trauma-informed practices. Degree may be waived with a minimum of 23 years of progressively responsible experience in a related youth-serving or community-based role.

1. Experiencefacilitatinggroup-based programming workshops or classes for youth or community members including coordination of activities and participant engagement.

1. Experience supporting youth or young adults ina leadership mentoring coaching or prevention-focused capacity.

1. Experience working with youth or young adultsimpactedby community-level challenges including exposure to substance use stigma or systemic inequities preferred.

1. Knowledge of trauma-informed culturally responsive and harm-reduction approaches as they relate to youth engagement and substance use prevention preferred.

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse youth populations and to collaborate with schools community organizations and public agencies across varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

1. Experience organizing and coordinating workshops meetings or community events includinglogistics outreach and facilitation support.

1. Knowledge of public health or prevention frameworks youth development principles and community-based nonprofit operations and resources

1. Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

1. Proficiencyin office software (Microsoft 365 Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook Teams).

1. Abilityto travelto Ceres Modesto Oakdale Patterson Newman and surrounding areaswithin Stanislaus County.

1. Pass agency paid criminal justice screening including fingerprints.

1. Pass agency paid TB (Tuberculosis) screening.

1. Pass agency health screening and/or drug testing ifrequired.

1. Valid California drivers license and proof of auto insurance coverage.

1. Pass agency paid MVR clearance with no more than 2 points if you are under the age of 25 our insurance company will not allow any points.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Represent the agency in a professional and competent manner.

1. Advocate for the best interests of the agency and clients we serve.

1. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers clients supervisors and members ofdiversecultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color creed religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age ancestry political affiliation citizenship disability medical conditions marital status amnesty andmilitary or veteranstatus.

1. Will promote and support a culturally and linguistically diverse workforce and be responsive to the population within our service area.

1. Maintain confidentiality and confidential informationin accordance withlegal standards and/or agency regulations.

1. Participate in assigned scheduled agency meetings in-servicetrainingsconferencesand other trainings asdeterminedby the includes serving as an agency representative at assigned community meetings.

1. Observance of assigned working hours and program appointments bydemonstratingpromptness and thorough preparation.

1. Performance of assigned duties with a positive attitude and in the spirit of teamworkcollaborationand cooperation.

1. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

1. Perform job duties in a safe manner to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.

1. Participates in and/or supports agency fund development activities and events.

1. Preparation of assigned reports work records statistical data job performance evaluations work plans a timely manner.