About this role
About Our Organization: EnCompass: Resources for Learning is a nonprofit organization established in 2004 by families, educators, and community leaders to meet the needs of Rochester students. Today, EnCompass provides 2,400 students and their families, annually, with a cradle-to-career pathway of academic, wraparound, college and career-readiness, and job training and placement services.
Summary: The Future Ready Navigator helps students chart individualized paths to success in middle school, high school, and beyond. Through a solutions-focused approach, navigators support students in identifying strengths, overcoming challenges, and exploring and pursuing college and career interests. The person in this role will be part of a team focused on mitigating barriers by providing wraparound support services through mentorship, family outreach, and connection to community resources. This position requires a high level of flexibility and familiarity with local schools and agencies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Meet one-to-one and in small groups with an assigned caseload of middle and/or high school students.
- Assess students strengths and needs to create appropriate individualized goals.
- Develop a plan of action to address needs, mitigate barriers to school engagement, and work toward self-identified short and long-term goals.
- Conduct school and home visits as appropriate in a whole-child model. Communicate with families monthly, at minimum.
- Maintain records and data regarding program participation, one-to-one/small-group meetings, school engagement, family needs, etc.
- Develop trusting, developmental relationships with students and their families.
- Utilize a solutions-focused approach to help students identify assets and strengths and leverage them to solve problems.
- Plan and facilitate social-emotional learning enrichments to support skill development.
- Refer and connect students to appropriate community resources that can address their specific needs.
- Communicate with direct service providers to ensure appropriate referrals, monitor progress, and coordinate services.
- Collaborate with school-based staff to understand students needs, monitor student progress, and foster effective communication between school and family.
- Facilitate weekly student report meetings to update the whole team on relevant student information.
- Support academic and enrichment programming as determined by the Future Ready leadership team.
- Participate in and contribute to team, employer, and school meetings, presenting data and observations of youth progress and performance.
- Identify youth who need more intensive services; refer youth and families to Family Navigation (when appropriate).
- Chaperone off-site trips, including an occasional weekend event and an annual multi-day overnight college tour.
- May provide students with transportation to and from program, when necessary, using EnCompass vehicles.
- Participate in professional development, orientations, and student events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Unyielding commitment to students, families, and the EnCompass mission
- Excellent judgment and student-centered mindset
- Effective communication skills, particularly as they relate to the development of trusting relationships with students and families
- Ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds
- Collaborative approach to service delivery and conflict resolution
- High standards of professionalism in all aspects of performance
- Flexibility and creativity in developing and delivering services and programs
- Familiarity with current research in developmental relationships, family engagement, education, and social services
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Smartboard technology
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in social work, school counseling, human services, psychology or related field
- 3-5 years of experience working with youth and families
- Valid drivers license
Salary:
- $62,215-74,353/year based on relevant experience
Schedule:
School Year:
- 10am – 6pm, M-R
- 8am – 4pm, F
Summer:
- 8am – 4pm, M-F
Organization Employee Benefits:
- 6% employer-match for retirement savings, upon hire.
- Healthcare plans for individuals starting at $0.
- HSA with employer contributions.
- Paid holidays and generous PTO package.
Commitment to DEI:
It is our pledge to nourish an organizational culture which strives to:
- Embrace diversity in all forms and structure policies and practices to increase representation of qualified individuals who reflect the communities we serve
- Prioritize equity in employment, compensation, promotion, and professional development
- Increase access to quality services, educational and economic opportunities, and lifelong success for students and families
- Value the unique backgrounds and experiences of each person we employ and serve
- Cultivate a work environment where all people feel safe to express ideas
Keywords:
- student career counseling, student college counseling, wraparound student support, family outreach, community resource guide, middle school, high school, afterschool