Legal Name of Agency: Central City Neighborhood Partners

Position Title: Lead Prevention Navigator

Name and Title of the person (position) to which this Position reports:

Associate Executive Director/ Pueblo Unido Project Director

Hours and Benefits: Full time position, 40 hours per week, Benefits include medical and dental insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick pay

ORGANIZATIONAL/PROGRAM BACKGROUND:

Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) was established in 1994 and incorporated as a formal non-profit collaborative in 2000 to address the socio-economic conditions impacting low-income families living in the Central City, Westlake and Pico-Union communities. With the mission of catalyzing partnerships to systemically address the multiple challenges facing low-income families, CCNP works with its partners to help families create pathways to financial security and economic opportunity through our FamilySource Center (FSC) program, financial asset-building programs, and other signature programs.

Position Overview

The Lead Prevention Navigator is responsible for the facilitation, coordination, and implementation of CCNP’s Pueblo Unido Project. The Lead Prevention Navigator will ensure that eligible youth are recruited to this program by implementing the Seeking Safety Curriculum, which focuses on preventing substance use and understanding safe sex practices. The Lead Prevention Navigator will maintain up-to-date data and coordinate referrals to ensure participants' overall wellbeing. This position will also provide program and administrative support to CCNP partners and staff to ensure the program is implemented effectively, efficiently, and consistently in accordance with grant requirements and the mission of CCNP.

The CCNP Pueblo Unido Project (PUP) Lead Navigator: will perform a broad range of duties spanning the full employment cycle, including, but not limited to providing expert feedback, support and/or monitoring of the following:

• Conduct targeted outreach and engagement for the Pueblo Unido Project and serve as a liaison to the community
• Facilitate group and individual sessions of youth, ages 13-24, and implement the Seeking Safety curriculum
• Ensure participant confidentiality including written and verbal information
• Participate in coalitions that align with the project, including prevention of substance use and HIV
• Coordinate with the Project Director and other individuals to ensure success in project implementation
• Conduct ongoing participant engagement, to include but not limited to resource linkage, baseline, exit, and follow-up questionnaires
• Coordinate ongoing PUP participant services with CCNP Youth Programs in collaboration with the CCNP Youth Services Manager/Coordinator
• Coordinate referrals to other CCNP programs, case management, or other City of Los Angeles programs
• Participate in ongoing training to increase awareness and skills around mental health, substance use and HIV prevention
• Maintain up-to-date data entry and other project data
• Generate reports, file completed work in designated locations and perform ongoing quality review
• Create social media campaigns that support the message and goals of the PUP program
• Will collaborate with partners to extend the reach of resources and the overall success of the program
• Attend coalition meetings and coordinate testing opportunities for youth
• Other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with limited supervision, with diverse groups including immigrants, coalitions, public officials, and media;
• Ability to manage databases and reporting systems in order to produce a variety of written reports
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills required;
• The ability to read, write and speak in English and Spanish is required, given that many of the targeted families are monolingual in Spanish. Cultural sensitivity is required.
• Operational knowledge of the Internet and web-related technologies; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Windows Operating System, Zoom,
• Ability to present in front of large groups
• Knowledge of social media platforms, particularly Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree from accredited college/university and/or 2 years as a social services case manager or group facilitator.

Master’s degree in the social work or related field preferred.

Other Requirements

• Ability to connect with youth and facilitate respectful discussions
• Ability to be resourceful, organized, and demonstrate strong follow-through
• Operational knowledge of the internet and web-related technologies; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Windows Operating System.
• Ability to manage databases and reporting systems in order to produce a variety of written reports
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License, liability insurance and access to an automobile in good working conditions;

COVID-19 Vaccine required for all employeesCentral City Neighborhood Partners has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy effective October 1, 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees (with approved religious and medical accommodations). At present, an individual is deemed “fully vaccinated” when that person has received, at least 14 days prior, either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series (e.g. Pfizer or Moderna) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g. Johnson & Johnson). As a condition of employment, employees must submit official COVID-19 vaccine documentation.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.
• Must be able to speak and hear well.
• Good vision is imperative.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance

Expectations for All Central City Neighborhood Partners Staff

Candidates for employment at a CCNP, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Central City Neighborhood Partners.
• Deep commitment to the success of all families and Youth
• Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, families, and colleagues.
• Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.
• Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.
• Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationships with the families we serve marked by sensitivity to the families cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations
• Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.
• Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.

Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

It is the established policy of Central City Neighborhood Partners (CCNP) o provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. CCNP also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully COVID-19 vaccinated?
• Do you have a reliable vehicle?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person