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Youth Partner Navigator (O'ahu Part-Time)

EPIC 'Ohana
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Youth Partner Navigator supports transition-age youth who are currently or formerly in foster care to access the resources, services, and supports they need to reach their goals and navigate adulthood. Working alongside the Youth Partner, the YP Navigator helps youth overcome barriers, navigate eligibility requirements and service systems, obtain vital documents, and connect to both immediate and sustainable long-term resources. The YP Navigator also helps identify appropriate uses of flex funds to address immediate needs that may prevent youth from accessing or maintaining essential supports.

 

The Youth Partner Navigator must demonstrate an active commitment to the EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc. mission and vision, and to strive to incorporate EPIC ‘Ohana, Inc.’s values1 in all aspects of daily work.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

  • Connect youth to community resources, services, benefits, and supports related to housing, education, employment, and other areas important to their goals. This may include providing transportation for youth or meeting them at the community site.
  • Work alongside Youth Partners to identify and address barriers that may prevent youth from accessing or maintaining needed resources.
  • Help youth navigate eligibility requirements, applications, referrals, and other processes required to access services.
  • Support youth in obtaining vital documents, including birth certificates, Social Security cards, and other records needed to access services and opportunities.
  • Help youth to understand and navigate systems and programs that support their transition from foster care to adulthood.
  • Identify immediate needs and collaborate with the Youth Partner and YP Manager to determine when flex funds may be appropriate to address barriers such as transportation, documentation fees, or other urgent needs.
  • Support youth in connecting to sustainable, long-term resources that can continue beyond temporary or flexible funding,
  • Maintain current knowledge of community resources, eligibility requirements, and programs available to transition-age youth.
  • Collaborate with Youth Partners, EPIC `Ohana staff, and community providers to coordinate resources and strengthen support for youth.
  • Responsible for inputting case notes, intake information, and case closure notes for all inquiries.
  • General office work as needed (filing, phone calls, database work, faxing and typing).

 

OTHER DUTIES/FUNCTIONS

  • Perform other related duties, as required and assigned.
  • Regular attendance, required. 
  • Responsible for awareness and adherence to all company and safety policies and procedures. 
  • Attend and participate at trainings, all staff meetings, and individual supervision, as scheduled. 
  • Recommend improvements and/or enhancements of job processes and work environment to ensure high quality levels of service deliverables. 
  • Addresses appropriate needs with supervisor and/or manager.
     

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have a high school diploma.
  • A minimum of one (1) year related experience and/or training.
  • Ability to manage time well and work independently.
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. 
  • Must maintain an ethical, responsible and professional attitude and demeanor under all circumstances at all times. 
  • Team player with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. 
  • Committed to quality and performance improvement. 
  • Successful criminal and child abuse and neglect background clearance as required by state regulations for those who work with children and families in the Child Welfare System. 
  • Valid driver’s license, no-fault automobile insurance, acceptable motor vehicle abstract2, and access to an insured, reliable vehicle is needed.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Lived experience as a youth in a complex, youth serving systems, particularly in child welfare, preferred.
  • Prior youth advocacy experience desirable.


 

PAY 

  • $19 to $21 per hour, commensurate with experience


BENEFITS

  • Company-paid employee medical insurance
  • Company-paid employee dental insurance
  • Optional dependant coverage (employee paid)
  • Comany-paid employee group life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 13 Company Holidays a Year
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Account
  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pet Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance


EPIC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Due to our state contracts, EPIC employees who work with children and families in the Child Welfare System must have a successful criminal and child abuse and neglect background clearance.